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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSomething said to boost sexual desire when eaten or used.
Common pairings
natural aphrodisiac
known aphrodisiac
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Word forms
- Plural
- aphrodisiacs
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Oysters have long had a reputation as an _____.
Etymology
From Greek aphrodisiakos, "relating to Aphrodite," the goddess of love and beauty.
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."
