aphrodisiac
/æf.ɹoʊˈdi.zi.æk/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.60 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Example Sentences
- "Cognac, with the addition of a little paprika and the yolk of an egg, is considered an effective aphrodisiac aid."
- "Throughout recorded history, people have searched for the perfect herb, drug, or food to increase sexual desire, arousal, and performance. In their quest, they've amassed an exhaustive list of substances that purportedly have aphrodisiac properties."
- "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac."
- "This brother told me a secret on how to get more chicks / Put a little Medina in your glass, and the girls'll come real quick / It's better than any alcohol or aphrodisiac"
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀφροδισιακός (aphrodisiakós, “venereal”), from Ἀφροδίσιος (Aphrodísios, “pertaining to Aphrodite”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: ἀφροδισιακός
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Derived Forms
Frequently Paired Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
anaphrodisiac
antaphrodisiac
antiaphrodisiac
anti-Viagra
boner-killer
lust-quencher
passion killer
passion-queller
turn-off
anti-aphrodisiac