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

1. a state of sexual arousal