Lechery: meaning, definitions and examples

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lechery

 

[ ˈlɛtʃəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

excessive indulgence

Lechery refers to excessive or inappropriate sexual desire or behavior. It implies a tendency to indulge in lustful acts or thoughts, often in a way that is considered immoral or indecent.

Synonyms

debauchery, licentiousness, lust, salacity, sensuality

Examples of usage

  • The novel explores themes of lechery among the aristocracy.
  • He was accused of lechery by his peers.
  • Her lechery became a topic of scandal in their social circle.

Translations

Translations of the word "lechery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luxúria

🇮🇳 वासनापूर्णता

🇩🇪 Lüsternheit

🇮🇩 nafsu

🇺🇦 розпустність

🇵🇱 lubieżność

🇯🇵 淫乱 (いんらん)

🇫🇷 lubrique

🇪🇸 lascivia

🇹🇷 şehvet

🇰🇷 음탕 (eum-tang)

🇸🇦 فساد (fasād)

🇨🇿 nadržení

🇸🇰 nečistota

🇨🇳 淫荡 (yín dàng)

🇸🇮 razvratnost

🇮🇸 hégnd

🇰🇿 бұзақылық (buzakılıq)

🇬🇪 ბოროტება (boroteba)

🇦🇿 şehvət

🇲🇽 lascivia

Word origin

The word 'lechery' originates from the Middle English 'lecherie', which comes from the Old French 'lecherie', based on the term 'lecher' meaning 'one who lusts'. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'lascivus', meaning 'wanton' or 'lewd', and is related to the Latin verb 'lacere', meaning 'to entice' or 'to seduce'. Over the centuries, lechery has carried connotations of extreme sensuality that often extends beyond mere desire into realms of moral decay and social disapproval. Its usage has persisted through literature and societal discourse to describe not just the act itself, but the implications of such behavior on reputation and character. As societal values regarding sexual conduct have evolved, the term remains a potent descriptor of a type of indulgence viewed negatively by many cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,351 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.