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

1. having excessive sexual desire or appeal