libido — sexual desire or drive; psychic energy in general
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sexual desire or drive; psychic energy in general
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that his centuries-old libido was finally showing signs of aging.
- According to Freud, libido is the driving force behind human behavior.
- The superhero's only weakness was that his libido decreased whenever he wore his cape backwards.
libido
NOUN[/lɪˈbiːdoʊ/]
sexual desire or drive; psychic energy in general
A libido couple embraces with passionate energy in a blooming garden
When libido ignites with primal fido, the riddo of passion flows endless and true
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin libido meaning 'desire' or 'lust.' The term was later adopted by Freud in psychoanalysis to describe sexual drive or energy.
Breakdown
libido (Latin root meaning 'desire, passionate longing')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire complained that his centuries-old libido was finally showing signs of aging.”
“According to Freud, libido is the driving force behind human behavior.”
“The superhero's only weakness was that his libido decreased whenever he wore his cape backwards.”
“Stress and fatigue can significantly affect one's libido.”
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