lecherousness
/'letʃərəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (lechery) /'letʃəri/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A strong, excessive, and often offensive sexual desire: "Lecherousness" refers to the quality or state of having intense, uncontrolled, and typically lustful sexual appetites. It carries a strong negative connotation of being crude, predatory, or morally objectionable.
Usage
- Lecherousness is used to describe a person's character or behavior, implying a lack of restraint and a focus on gratifying base sexual desires, often at the expense of others' dignity or comfort. It is a formal and critical term.
Examples
- Noun:
- His lecherousness made many of his colleagues uncomfortable.
- The novel's villain was defined by his greed and lecherousness.
- She was repulsed by the old man's blatant lecherousness.
Advanced Usage
- "An air of lecherousness": A demeanor or atmosphere suggesting lustful intent.
- The character entered the room with an air of lecherousness that silenced the party.
Variants and Related Words
- Lecherous (adj): Having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.
- He was fired for making lecherous comments.
- Lecher (n): A man who is lecherous.
- He gained a reputation as a lecher.
- Lechery (n): Gross, unrestrained, or promiscuous sexual behavior; synonymous with lecherousness but can also refer to specific acts.
- The king was notorious for his lechery.
Synonyms
- Lustfulness: The state of being filled with intense sexual desire.
- Lasciviousness: Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.
- Licentiousness: Lacking legal or moral restraints, especially in sexual conduct.
- Debauchery: Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
Antonyms
- Chastity: The state of refraining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.
- Celibacy: The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.
- Modesty: Behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially in relation to sexual matters.
Noun
- a strong sexual desire