lechry
Definition
- Noun:
- Lechery: "Lechry" is a variant spelling of "lechery," meaning excessive or unrestrained indulgence in sexual desire, often characterized by lewdness or debauchery.
- Lasciviousness: It denotes a state of being driven by lustful or licentious behavior.
Usage Examples
- (His excessive sexual indulgence caused social rejection.)
- (The court was filled with debauchery and moral decay.)
Advanced Usage
"to be given to lechry": to habitually engage in lecherous behavior.
- The old king was given to lechry, neglecting his duties. (The king was habitually lecherous.)
"the sin of lechry": in religious contexts, lecherous behavior considered a moral vice.
- The preacher condemned the sin of lechry as a path to damnation. (The preacher denounced lechery as sinful.)
Variants and Related Words
Lecherous (adj): having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.
- His lecherous glances made everyone uncomfortable. (His lustful looks were offensive.)
Lecher (n): a man who is lecherous.
- The lecher was known for his inappropriate advances. (The man habitually pursued sexual gratification.)
Synonyms
- Lust: intense sexual desire or appetite.
- Debauchery: excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
- Licentiousness: lack of moral restraint, especially in sexual matters.
Phrasal Verbs
(No common phrasal verbs are derived from "lechry" or "lechery.")
Related Idioms
- "to wallow in lechry": to indulge fully in lecherous behavior.
- He wallowed in lechry, ignoring all warnings. (He immersed himself in debauchery.)