nymphomaniacal
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- adjective
- /ˌnɪm.fəˈmeɪ.ni.ə.kəl/
- Offensive
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ninfómana
- People often viewed her as nymphomaniacal because of her tendency to flirt with every man she met.
Examples
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Frankly, Miss Otterbourne, I don't consider being likened to a nymphomaniacal baboon, flattering, and I suggest we leave it to our lawyers to decide what is adequate compensation for being the butt of your vulgar drivel!
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'Cause, I mean, how many Vassar professors and intellectual theologians beget nymphomaniacal pseudo-bohemian J.A.P.'s?
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Now, in half an hour, two of the most evil queens in Christendom are coming back... to find their overdecorated show palace has been vandalized... by the gardener and his plotting, nymphomaniacal best friend!
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The story revolves around a nymphomaniacal character whose relationships are often chaotic and tumultuous.
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The film depicts a nymphomaniacal woman who struggles with her desires and the impact they have on her life.
Synonyms
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Feeling a strong desire for sex
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Wanting to have sex
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Showing strong sexual desire that makes others uncomfortable
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Having too much interest in sex that makes other people uncomfortable
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Showing strong sexual interest that makes others feel uncomfortable
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Having very strong sexual desire
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Having a very strong sexual desire or being very sexually attractive
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Etymology
The word nymphomaniacal comes from two older parts: nymph meaning 'young woman' and mania meaning 'madness' or 'extreme desire'. So it describes a woman with an excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire.