orgasmic
|or-gasm-ic|
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/ɔrˈɡæzmɪk/
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/ɔːˈɡæzmɪk/
relating to intense climax/pleasure
Etymology
'orgasmic' originates from Greek (via Latin and English), specifically the word 'orgasmos', where 'orgē' meant 'impulse, excitement'.
'orgasmic' was formed in English (late 19th century) from the noun 'orgasm' (from Latin 'orgasmus' via Greek 'orgasmos') plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'.
Initially it meant 'relating to orgasm'; over time it also acquired a broader colloquial sense of 'extremely pleasurable' or 'ecstatic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an orgasm.
She described the sensation as orgasmic.
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Adjective 2
(colloquial) Extremely pleasurable or ecstatic; producing intense pleasure.
The dessert was orgasmic — silky, rich, and unforgettable.
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Last updated: 2025/11/10 05:26