aphrodisiacal

Thân thiện

The chef added an aphrodisiacal spice to the romantic dinner.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. exciting sexual desire

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aphrodisiac
• sexy