highly-sexed
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Definition
Adjective: Having excessive sexual desire or appeal; characterized by an unusually strong or intense sexual drive or being perceived as exceptionally sexually attractive.
Usage
This adjective describes a person or, less commonly, an animal that exhibits a very powerful or above-average sexual appetite, libido, or allure. It is typically used in descriptive or psychological contexts.
Examples
- He was known among his friends as being highly-sexed, always pursuing new romantic encounters.
- The novel's protagonist is a highly-sexed individual whose drives often lead him into trouble.
- Some evolutionary theories suggest that certain traits are linked to being highly-sexed.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes carry a slightly clinical or judgmental tone, implying a level of intensity that is beyond the norm.
- It is more commonly used to describe a persistent characteristic rather than a temporary state.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypersexual (adj): A more clinical term often used in psychology to describe excessive sexual activity or preoccupation.
- Lustful (adj): Focused on intense sexual desire, often with a connotation of craving.
- Libidinous (adj): Having or characterized by strong sexual desires.
Synonyms
- Sexually charged
- Passionate (in a specifically sexual context)
- Voluptuous (when referring to appeal/sensuality)
Antonyms
- Asexual
- Frigid (dated and potentially offensive)
- Undersexed
Related Phrases/Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the exact compound "highly-sexed." The concept is typically expressed directly.
Adjective
- having excessive sexual desire or appeal