lecherousness
- noun
- /ˈlɛtʃərəsnəs/
- Offensive
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lascivia
- She was disturbed by his open lecherousness at the office party.
Examples
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Novels often portray kings whose lecherousness leads to scandal and downfall.
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The character’s lecherousness made him unpopular among his peers.
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His lecherousness was evident at the party.
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The novel explores themes of lecherousness and betrayal.
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Her boss's lecherousness made her uncomfortable during meetings.
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The movie depicted the lecherousness of the main character as a source of conflict.
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Many criticized the politician's lecherousness, claiming it undermined his credibility.
Synonyms
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3.4
A very strong sexual desire that people see as wrong
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9.6
Strong desire for sex and actions that offend other people
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9.9
A strong sexual desire for another person
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9.3
A strong interest in physical and sexual pleasure
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8.8
A state of having very strong sexual desire and often acting on it
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9.9
A strong sexual desire that many people find offensive
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9.9
A strong, improper interest in sex or sexual details
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7.2
A strong desire to have sex with someone
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9.9
Sexual behaviour that many people find rude
Open sexual behavior that many people see as morally wrong
A strong desire to have sex
An excessive interest in sex and sexual stories
Antonyms
How Lecherous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lecherousness comes from the old word lecher, which once suggested someone who 'licks' as a sign of sexual eagerness. So, lecherousness means having strong, often inappropriate sexual desire.