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Lecherously: meaning, definitions and examples

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lecherously

 

[ หˆlษ›tสƒษ™rษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libidinosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคฒเฅเคชเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lรผstern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan nafsu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ั–ั‚ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lubieลผnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใ‚„ใ‚‰ใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lubricement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lascivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk saรงฤฑk bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ๋ž€ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุดู‡ูˆุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smyslnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smyselne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทซ่กๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzporedno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณrรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ะฝะพะณั€ะฐั„ะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸehvษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.