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- [af-ruh-dee-zhuh, -dizh-uh, -diz-ee-uh]
- /ˌæf rəˈdi ʒə, -ˈdɪʒ ə, -ˈdɪz i ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [af-ruh-dee-zhuh, -dizh-uh, -diz-ee-uh]
- /ˌæf rəˈdi ʒə, -ˈdɪʒ ə, -ˈdɪz i ə/
Definitions of aphrodisia word
- noun aphrodisia the desire for sexual intimacy 3
- noun aphrodisia sexual desire. 1
- noun aphrodisia A state of sexual desire. 1
- noun aphrodisia (archaic) sexual intercourse. 0
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Origin of aphrodisia
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin < Greek, neuter plural of aphrodī́sios of Aphrodite. See aphrodisiac
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Parts of speech for Aphrodisia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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aphrodisia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aphrodisia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aphrodisia
noun aphrodisia
- yearning — deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness: a widower's yearning for his wife.
- impulse — the influence of a particular feeling, mental state, etc.: to act under a generous impulse; to strike out at someone from an angry impulse.
- craving — an intense desire or longing
- hankering — a longing; craving.
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
Antonyms for aphrodisia
noun aphrodisia
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
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