horniness
/'hɔ:ninis/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A state of sexual arousal: A condition of the body characterized by strong feelings of sexual desire and physical readiness for sexual activity.
Usage
The word "horniness" is an informal, colloquial term primarily used to describe a strong, often urgent, feeling of sexual desire. It refers to the physical and psychological state of being sexually excited.
Examples
- Noun:
- The romantic movie unexpectedly sparked a feeling of horniness.
- He attributed his lack of focus to simple horniness.
- For some, exercise can temporarily reduce feelings of horniness.
Advanced Usage
- "to be consumed by horniness": To be completely dominated or overwhelmed by sexual desire.
- In the novel, the teenage protagonist is often consumed by horniness, which clouds his judgment.
- "a fit of horniness": A sudden, intense episode of sexual arousal.
- He dismissed his late-night text as just a fit of horniness.
Variants and Related Words
- Horny (adj): Feeling sexual desire; aroused.
- She felt horny after their date.
Synonyms
- Arousal: The state of being sexually excited.
- Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have sexual relations.
- Lust: Intense sexual desire, often with a connotation of being purely physical or uncontrolled.
Antonyms
- Asexuality: A lack of sexual attraction to others.
- Indifference: A lack of interest or concern, including sexual interest.
- Repression: The restraint or prevention of a desire or feeling.
Noun
- a state of sexual arousal