highly-sexed

1 7.9

Having a very strong sexual desire or being very sexually attractive

adjective

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: hipersexual

The novel's protagonist is portrayed as a highly-sexed individual who struggles with self-control.

No, I mean, I hear he's highly sexed.

Examples

She is a highly-sexed individual who attracts attention wherever she goes.
Many people find his highly-sexed personality very appealing.
Many people found the actor's highly-sexed persona both fascinating and controversial.
Some breeds of dogs are considered to be highly-sexed and require careful management.
The actor is known for his highly sexed persona on screen, attracting many fans.
She has a highly sexed energy that draws people towards her instantly.
He often jokes about his highly sexed nature, saying it keeps his relationship exciting.

Synonyms

sexy

vshighly-sexed

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681 4.1

Attractive in a way that makes people feel sexual interest

may instead highlight internal strong desire as well as outward appeal

hot

vshighly-sexed

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464 7.5

Feeling strong sexual desire or being sexually attractive

can also describe inward strong sexual feeling rather than only attraction

horny

vshighly-sexed

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193 7.2

Feeling a strong desire for sex

is broader, covering lasting strong desire or sexual appeal, not just feeling

turned on

vshighly-sexed

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35 7.9

Feeling sexual desire for someone

can describe a general strong desire or lasting sexual attractiveness as well

lustful

vshighly-sexed

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11 6.3

Wanting to have sex

adds that it can also mean possessing strong sexual attractiveness

lascivious

vshighly-sexed

Offensive

11 9.5

Showing strong sexual desire that makes others uncomfortable

can be used neutrally for strong appeal and not only offense

prurient

vshighly-sexed

Offensive

10 9.9

Having too much interest in sex that makes other people uncomfortable

is about strong desire or appeal rather than mere curious interest

pervy

vshighly-sexed

Offensive

8 9.9

Showing sexual interest in a way that makes others uncomfortable

can be nonjudgmental and refer simply to strong desire or appeal

lecherous

vshighly-sexed

Offensive

7 8.8

Showing strong sexual interest that makes others feel uncomfortable

is similar in desire but can also mean mere sexual appeal

wanton

vshighly-sexed

Offensive

7 8.6

Having many casual sexual relationships

focuses more on desire or appeal, not necessarily many casual partners

red-hot

vshighly-sexed

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5 7.4

Very sexually attractive

can also mean strong personal desire rather than only outward attractiveness

oversexed

vshighly-sexed

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4 8.2

Seen as very sexually attractive or having too much interest in sex

is broader, meaning strong desire or appeal, not only unusual excess

sexually attractive

vshighly-sexed

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3 5.4

To make other people want to have sex

includes personal strong desire as well as the quality of arousing others

libidinous

vshighly-sexed

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3 9.9

Having very strong sexual desire

is similar but can also refer to general strong appeal as well

hypersexual

vshighly-sexed

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1 8.7

Having very strong sexual desire and acting on it often

covers high desire or appeal but not necessarily clinical or extreme levels

nymphomaniacal

vshighly-sexed

Offensive

1 9.9

A woman who cannot control her strong sexual desire

is gender neutral and covers both strong desire and sexual appeal

randy

vshighly-sexed

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1 8.7

Feeling strong desire to have sex

can be used more generally for strong desire or for sexual attractiveness

aroused

vshighly-sexed

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1 6.6

Feeling sexual excitement or desire

is a broader state covering both temporary arousal and ongoing strong desire

ruttish

vshighly-sexed

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9.9

Feeling a strong desire for sex

is less focused on instinct and more on degree or appeal

sexed

vshighly-sexed

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8.9

Showing strong sexual desire

may be used more generally for appeal or for active strong desire

doggish

vshighly-sexed

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9.6

Showing strong sexual interest that makes other people feel uncomfortable

is similar in desire but can also be neutral or attractive rather than crude

Antonyms

chaste

14 7.4

Not having sex, often for religious or moral reasons

asexual

1 6.7

A person who feels little or no sexual attraction to other people

How Sexual

hypersexual

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1 8.7

highly-sexed

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1 7.9

sexual

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∞ 3.5

reserved

3.7

asexual

4 5.7

Surface Forms

highly-sexed positive

Morphology

highly-sexed = highly + sexed (transparent) = highly + sexed

The adjective is a straightforward hyphenated combination of the adverb 'highly' modifying the adjective 'sexed', yielding 'very sexual', which a learner who knows the components can derive.

Etymology

Highly-sexed combines highly ('very') and sex ('sexual desire' or 'sexual qualities'), so it describes a person or thing that is very sexual or has strong sexual appeal.