aphrodisiac

variants also aphrodisiacal

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Adjective
  • Her decision meant that, following the success of her role of murder suspect Catherine Tramell in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct in 1992, her memorable outfit was hers to keep.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
  • But when Davis mentioned Nicole Kidman's 2024 erotic drama, Babygirl, as an example of a new film that does, Lowe reconsidered his remarks.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • What's your favorite Nest candle to set the mood for date night? LS: To be honest with you, the sexiest home fragrance in our portfolio is Rose Noir & Oud — the combination of feminine pale pink rose petals with the masculinity of the oud notes makes this fragrance highly intoxicating and alluring.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Taylor Swift’s Grammys look might just be her sexiest…ever?
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat.
    A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
  • From her breakout album Control to the socially conscious Rhythm Nation 1814 and the sensual evolution of The Velvet Rope, Jackson’s career has been a masterclass in reinvention.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • These wines are big, bold, and spicy, often with rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Grounded by spicy fennel and velvety musks, this unisex cologne boasts impressively long wear, yet is refreshing and light enough to wear on a super humid day.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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