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- [lech-uh-ree]
- /ˈlɛtʃ ə ri/
- /ˈletʃ.ər.əs/
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- [lech-uh-ree]
- /ˈlɛtʃ ə ri/
Definitions of lechery word
- noun plural lechery unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire. 1
- noun plural lechery a lecherous act. 1
- noun lechery Excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness. 1
- uncountable noun lechery Lechery is the behaviour of men who are only interested in women sexually. 0
- noun lechery unrestrained and promiscuous sexuality 0
- noun lechery unrestrained, excessive indulgence of sexual desires; gross sensuality; lewdness 0
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Origin of lechery
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English lecherie < Old French. See lecher, -y3
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Parts of speech for Lechery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lechery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.
lechery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lechery
noun lechery
- carnality — pertaining to or characterized by the flesh or the body, its passions and appetites; sensual: carnal pleasures.
- lasciviousness — inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd: a lascivious, girl-chasing old man.
- debauchery — You use debauchery to refer to the drinking of alcohol or to sexual activity if you disapprove of it or regard it as excessive.
- lust — intense sexual desire or appetite.
- lustfulness — full of or motivated by lust, greed, or the like: He was an emperor lustful of power.
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