noun

aphrodisiac

af-roh-DEE-zee-ak

Aphrodisiac (noun) means a food, drink, or substance believed to increase sexual desire. Example: “Oysters have long had a reputation as an aphrodisiac.”

noun

A food, drink, or substance believed to increase sexual desire.

"Oysters have long had a reputation as an aphrodisiac."

"Chocolate is often marketed as a romantic aphrodisiac, though the science is thin."

How to use aphrodisiac

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething said to boost sexual desire when eaten or used.

Common pairings

natural aphrodisiac known aphrodisiac

Word forms

aphrodisiacs plural

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Etymology

From Greek aphrodisiakos, "relating to Aphrodite," the goddess of love and beauty.

Origin: Latin

Antonyms

antaphrodisiac. anti-aphrodisiac

Rhymes for aphrodisiac

zodiac cardiac Pontiac amnesiac brainiac insomniac egomaniac pyromaniac kleptomaniac megalomaniac nymphomaniac hypochondriac

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of aphrodisiac?

"aphrodisiac" (noun) means a food, drink, or substance believed to increase sexual desire.

What is the opposite of aphrodisiac?

The opposite of "aphrodisiac" is antaphrodisiac. anti-aphrodisiac.

How do you use aphrodisiac in a sentence?

Example: "Oysters have long had a reputation as an aphrodisiac."