lecherous — having or showing excessive sexual desire; lustful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing excessive sexual desire; lustful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈletʃərəs/
Example Sentences
- The CEO was fired for his lecherous advances toward female employees.
- My grandmother warned me about lecherous uncles at family reunions.
- The lecherous villain in the movie was so over-the-top that everyone laughed.
lecherous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈletʃərəs/]
having or showing excessive sexual desire; lustful
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lecherous' derived from Old French 'lechier' (to lick), which comes from Germanic roots meaning 'to lick'. The word originally carried connotations of gluttony and indulgence before becoming associated specifically with sexual excess.
Breakdown
lecher (one who indulges in lust, from Old French 'lecher') + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = lecherous (full of or characterized by lust)
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📝Examples
“The CEO was fired for his lecherous advances toward female employees.”
“My grandmother warned me about lecherous uncles at family reunions.”
“The lecherous villain in the movie was so over-the-top that everyone laughed.”
“She avoided the lecherous professor who made inappropriate jokes in class.”
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