hypersexual
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A person who has very strong sexual desire and seeks sex often
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərˈsɛkʃuəl/
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hipersexual
- Many individuals who classify themselves as hypersexual often struggle with managing their sexual impulses.
Examples
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After attending therapy, Michael realized he identified as a hypersexual, impacting his personal life significantly.
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- Hypersexual.
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The doctor explained that being a hypersexual can lead to difficulties in maintaining relationships.
Synonyms
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9.9
A woman who has a very strong interest in sex, an old offensive term
is gender neutral, applying to any person with excessive sexual desire
Antonyms
How Sexual
Surface Forms
hypersexual singular
hypersexuals plural
Morphology
hypersexual = hypersexual (transparent) = hyper + sex + ual
The noun is a straightforward conversion of the adjective hypersexual, referring to a person with that characteristic.
Etymology
Hypersexual can also be used as a noun, formed from hyper- 'too much' and sexual 'relating to sex'. So, a hypersexual is a person who has an unusually high level of sexual desire or activity.