luxuria
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Definition
Noun: 1. Personification of excessive or self-indulgent sexual desire: In historical Christian moral theology, Luxuria is one of the seven deadly sins, personifying lust, lechery, or excessive and unrestrained sexual appetite.
Usage Notes
- The term luxuria is a Latin word adopted directly into English. It is primarily used in historical, theological, or literary contexts to refer to the classical concept of lust as a capital vice.
- It is often personified, meaning it is treated as a character or a force. You will find it in texts discussing medieval morality, the seven deadly sins, or allegorical works.
- In modern English, its direct synonym lust is far more common for everyday use. Luxuria is a specialized, academic term.
Examples
- In Dante's , the souls guilty of Luxuria are buffeted by an eternal storm.
- The medieval sermon detailed how Luxuria could lead the soul to perdition.
- The painting depicted the seven deadly sins, with Luxuria shown as a seductive figure.
Advanced Usage
- In allegorical representation: Luxuria is frequently personified in art and literature as a female figure, often with associated symbols like mirrors, serpents, or being consumed by flames.
- The allegorical figure of Luxuria in the tapestry was surrounded by symbols of vanity and desire.
Variants and Related Words
- Lust (n.): The common English equivalent, meaning intense or uncontrolled sexual desire.
- Lechery (n.): Gross, excessive, or offensive sexual desire.
- Lasciviousness (n.): The quality of being lustful or lewd.
- Libido (n.): A technical or psychological term for sexual drive or desire, typically without the moral condemnation of .
- Concupiscence (n.): A formal, often theological term for strong sexual desire, akin to lust.
Synonyms
- Lust
- Lechery
- Lasciviousness
- Debauchery (implies excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures generally)
Antonyms
- Chastity
- Purity
- Temperance
- Abstinence
Noun
- self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)