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hypersexual

hypersexual

1 8.7
Having very strong sexual desire and acting on it often
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpərˈsɛkʃuəl/
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translation icon : hipersexual
  • After experiencing trauma, he found himself hypersexual, seeking out intimacy and connections with others.
  • become hypersexual

Examples

  • Her hypersexual tendencies led her to pursue multiple relationships at once, creating emotional turmoil.

  • Thus, through his ostensibly asexual performance, Jackson came to be portrayed as hypersexual and unable.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Since psychopaths (and other forms of pathology) are hypersexual, they tend to have lots of children.

    Blog text (11)
  • Weiss said the lives of people suffering from hypersexual disorder are dominated by the almost involuntary search for sexual stimulation, in much the same way drug addicts or gambling addicts cannot control their impulses.

    Blog text (4)
  • Many individuals struggling with hypersexual behavior often seek professional help to manage their desires.

Synonyms

horny
vshypersexual
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193 7.2

Feeling a strong desire for sex

refers to an unusually high or excessive level beyond ordinary feeling
lustful
vshypersexual
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11 6.3

Wanting to have sex

adds the idea of unusually high or excessive level beyond simple desire
lascivious
vshypersexual
  • Offensive
11 9.5

Showing strong sexual desire that makes others uncomfortable

means excessive desire or activity without necessarily being judged offensive
prurient
vshypersexual
  • Offensive
10 9.9

Having too much interest in sex that makes other people uncomfortable

centres on an unusually high personal level of desire or activity
pervy
vshypersexual
  • Offensive
8 9.9

Showing sexual interest in a way that makes others uncomfortable

describes excessive personal desire or activity, not just making others uncomfortable
lecherous
vshypersexual
  • Offensive
7 8.8

Showing strong sexual interest that makes others feel uncomfortable

covers excess of desire or activity but not always offensiveness
wanton
vshypersexual
  • Offensive
7 8.6

Having many casual sexual relationships

focuses on unusually high desire or activity rather than relationship patterns
oversexed
vshypersexual
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4 8.2

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

focuses more on an unusually high level of desire or activity
libidinous
vshypersexual
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3 9.9

Having very strong sexual desire

emphasizes unusually high frequency of desire or activity rather than mere lust
highly-sexed
vshypersexual
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1 7.9

Having a very strong sexual desire or being very sexually attractive

stresses unusually high activity and desire as an excess rather than general appeal
nymphomaniacal
vshypersexual
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A woman who cannot control her strong sexual desire

is gender neutral and describes unusually high desire or activity generally
randy
vshypersexual
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1 8.7

Feeling strong desire to have sex

indicates an unusually high or excessive level rather than ordinary excitement
concupiscent
vshypersexual
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9.9

To feel strong sexual desire for someone

is more about unusually high levels rather than passionate tone alone

Antonyms

1 7.7

A person who does not marry or have sex, often for religious reasons

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
sexual
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3.5
asexual
4 5.7

Surface Forms

hypersexual positive
hypersexier comparative
hypersexiest superlative

Morphology

hypersexual = sexual (transparent) = hyper + sex + ual

The adjective is transparently formed from hyper- 'excessive' plus sexual, so its meaning is directly recoverable from the parts.

Etymology

Hypersexual uses the prefix hyper- meaning 'over' or 'too much' together with sexual meaning 'relating to sex', like in hyperactive for energy. So, it means having an unusually high level of sexual desire or activity.