aphrodisiac

variants also aphrodisiacal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aphrodisiac
Adjective
  • Wiley has long been explicit about the erotic aspects of his work and the often fine line that separates admiration and exploitation.
    Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In the 1972 erotic drama, Brando’s Paul rapes Schneider’s Jeanne using a stick of butter as a lubricant.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Another year where society isn’t brave enough to make the correct choice — give Colbert the sexiest man award, dammit!
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Only Joan knows for sure — and she’s come dressed as the world’s sexiest senior executioner.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Last year's episode saw Ripa and Consuelos wear around 50 different Halloween costumes, including inspiration from Barbie, The White Lotus, Jersey Shore, The Golden Bachelor, and a sensual recreation of a scene from the classic movie Ghost featuring a shirtless Consuelos.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Ginger liqueur is a sweet and spicy spirit made from fresh or dried ginger root, often combined with other ingredients like vanilla, citrus, or honey to balance its strong, zesty flavor.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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