aphrodisiacal
Definition
- Adjective:
- Exciting sexual desire: Describes something that arouses or stimulates sexual interest or libido.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The perfume was rumored to have an aphrodisiacal effect.
- Some cultures believe certain foods are aphrodisiacal.
Advanced Usage
- In a literary or formal context: The term is often used in medical, anthropological, or literary discussions rather than in everyday conversation.
- The poet described the scent of the night-blooming flowers as subtly aphrodisiacal.
Variants and Related Words
- Aphrodisiac (noun): A substance, such as a food or drug, that stimulates sexual desire.
- Oysters are famously considered an aphrodisiac.
- Aphrodisiac (adjective): Can also be used as an adjective with the same meaning as "aphrodisiacal."
- The drug was tested for its aphrodisiac properties.
Synonyms
- Erotic: Arousing or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
- Stimulating: Encouraging or increasing interest or activity, which can include sexual interest.
Antonyms
- Anaphrodisiac: Tending to reduce or suppress sexual desire.
Adjective
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exciting sexual desire
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