Hornier: meaning, definitions and examples

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hornier

 

[ ˈhɔːrniər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual desire

Hornier is a comparative adjective derived from the word 'horny,' which describes a state of heightened sexual desire or arousal. The term is commonly used in informal contexts to denote someone who is feeling particularly sexually charged or enthusiastic. It can refer to both men and women and often expresses a playful or humorous connotation. The usage of 'horny' and 'hornier' can vary among different cultures, but it typically retains its association with sexual interest.

Synonyms

amorous, aroused, frisky, lecherous, randy

Examples of usage

  • I feel hornier than usual today.
  • After watching that movie, he was definitely hornier.
  • She claimed to be hornier after reading the book.
  • They became hornier as the night went on.

Translations

Translations of the word "hornier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais excitado

🇮🇳 अधिक उत्तेजित

🇩🇪 geiler

🇮🇩 lebih terangsang

🇺🇦 більш збуджений

🇵🇱 bardziej podniecony

🇯🇵 より興奮した

🇫🇷 plus excité

🇪🇸 más excitado

🇹🇷 daha heyecanlı

🇰🇷 더 흥분한

🇸🇦 أكثر إثارة

🇨🇿 více vzrušený

🇸🇰 viac vzrušený

🇨🇳 更兴奋的

🇸🇮 bolj vznemirjen

🇮🇸 meira örvandi

🇰🇿 көп қозған

🇬🇪 მეტი აღგზნებული

🇦🇿 daha həyəcanlı

🇲🇽 más excitado

Etymology

The term 'horny' originated in the late 19th century, initially relating to the literal meaning of having horns and later evolving to express heightened sexual arousal. Its early use was tied to cultural references associated with horned animals that are typically more aggressive during mating seasons. The transition to a sexual connotation marks its adaptation to describe a person’s state of desire. Variations like 'hornier' emerged to indicate comparative levels of this desire, emphasizing its use in casual or colloquial speech. The term gained popularity in the 20th century, often appearing in literature, music, and film, thus permeating common vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,033, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.