aphrodisiac

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aphrodisiac

A chef garnishes the dessert with a fruit considered an aphrodisiac.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Exciting sexual desire: Describes something (a substance, scent, or stimulus) that arouses or intensifies sexual interest or libido.

  2. Noun:

    • A drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire: A substance, such as a food, drink, or medication, believed to increase sexual appetite or performance.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The perfume was marketed with aphrodisiac properties.
    • Chocolate is often considered an aphrodisiac food.

  • Noun:

    • Some cultures believe oysters are a powerful aphrodisiac.
    • The doctor warned against using unregulated aphrodisiacs.
Advanced Usage

  • "alleged aphrodisiac": Used to describe something claimed to have desire-stimulating effects, often without definitive scientific proof.

    • The root was sold as an alleged aphrodisiac in the market.

  • "aphrodisiac effect": Refers to the specific outcome of increased sexual desire.

    • The study aimed to measure the aphrodisiac effect of the compound.
Variants and Related Words

  • Aphrodisiacal (adj): A less common synonym for the adjective form, meaning having the qualities of an aphrodisiac.

    • The drink was said to have aphrodisiacal effects.

  • Anaphrodisiac (n/adj): The direct opposite; an agent that reduces sexual desire.

    • Certain medications can have an anaphrodisiac side effect.
Synonyms
  • Stimulant (n): A general term for something that increases activity. In a sexual context, it can be synonymous.
  • Love potion (n): A mythical or folkloric substance intended to incite love or desire, often overlapping with the concept of an aphrodisiac.
Related Phrases
  • "as an aphrodisiac": A phrase used to indicate the purpose of something.
    • He consumed the herb as an aphrodisiac.
Related Idioms
  • "Nature's aphrodisiac": A phrase often used in marketing or conversation to romanticize a natural product (like a food or scent) believed to enhance desire.
    • The tropical fruit was hailed as nature's aphrodisiac.
aphrodisiac

A chef garnishes the dessert with a fruit considered an aphrodisiac.

Adjective
  1. exciting sexual desire
Noun
  1. a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire

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