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lecherous

lech·er·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lech-er-uh s]
    • /ˈlɛtʃ ər əs/
    • /ˈletʃ.ər.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lech-er-uh s]
    • /ˈlɛtʃ ər əs/

Definitions of lecherous word

  • adjective lecherous given to or characterized by lechery; lustful. 1
  • adjective lecherous erotically suggestive; inciting to lust: lecherous photographs. 1
  • noun lecherous Having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire. 1
  • abbreviation LECHEROUS lustful 1
  • adjective lecherous If you describe a man as lecherous, you disapprove of him because he behaves towards women in a way which shows he is only interested in them sexually. 0
  • adjective lecherous characterized by or inciting lechery 0

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Origin of lecherous

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
First recorded in 1275-1325; Middle English word from Middle French word lechereus. See lecher, -ous

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Parts of speech for Lecherous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lecherous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for lecherous

adj lecherous

  • carnal — Carnal feelings and desires are sexual and physical, without any spiritual element.
  • concupiscent — lustful or sensual.
  • corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
  • fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
  • hot and heavy — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.

adjective lecherous

  • lewd — inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
  • lustful — full of or motivated by lust, greed, or the like: He was an emperor lustful of power.
  • randy — sexually aroused; lustful; lecherous.
  • lusty — full of or characterized by healthy vigor.

Antonyms for lecherous

adj lecherous

  • chaste — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chaste, you mean that they do not have sex with anyone, or they only have sex with their husband or wife.
  • clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.

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