Lecherously: meaning, definitions and examples
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lecherously
[ หlษtสษrษsli ]
behavior description
In a lecherously manner refers to acting in a way that is overtly sexual, often in a manner that is inappropriate or disrespectful towards others. It suggests a strong, often excessive interest in sexual activities, particularly in a way that objectifies or degrades individuals.
Synonyms
debauchedly, lasciviously, licentiously, wantonly.
Examples of usage
- He looked at her lecherously, making her uncomfortable.
- The old man lecherously admired the young women at the party.
- His lecherously remarks during the meeting were uncalled for.
- She turned away, offended by his lecherously gaze.
Translations
Translations of the word "lecherously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น libidinosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคฒเฅเคชเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช lรผstern
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan nafsu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพั ััะปะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ lubieลผnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท lubricement
๐ช๐ธ lascivamente
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑk saรงฤฑk bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุดููุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ smyslnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ smyselne
๐จ๐ณ ๆทซ่กๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ vzporedno
๐ฎ๐ธ รณrรฆddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะพัะฝะพะณัะฐัะธัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฅแกแฃแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลehvษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ lascivamente
Etymology
The adverb 'lecherously' is derived from the adjective 'lecherous,' which comes from the Middle English term 'lecherous' meaning 'given to lechery' or 'lustful'. The root of this word is traced back to the Old French term 'lecher,' which itself is derived from the Latin verb 'lascivire,' meaning 'to act wantonly.' The term has evolved over time to describe not just a tendency towards lechery, or excessive sexual appetite but also the way in which such tendencies are displayed, often in a disrespectful or crude manner. Lechery has a long-standing negative connotation, often associated with immorality and debauchery, and describing someone as acting lecherously implies a lack of self-control regarding sexual desires, making this term particularly evocative in contexts involving relationships and personal conduct.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,329, 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.
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