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- [lech-er-uh s]
- /ˈlɛtʃ ər əs/
- /ˈle.tʃə.rə.sli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lech-er-uh s]
- /ˈlɛtʃ ər əs/
Definitions of lecherously word
- adjective lecherously given to or characterized by lechery; lustful. 1
- adjective lecherously erotically suggestive; inciting to lust: lecherous photographs. 1
- noun lecherously In a lecherous manner, in the way of a lecher. 1
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Origin of lecherously
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 Lecherously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lecherously 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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