Libidinous: meaning, definitions and examples

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libidinous

 

[ lษชหˆbษชdษชnษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual desire

Libidinous refers to showing excessive sexual desire or lust. It describes someone who is driven by intense sexual appetites. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of restraint.

Synonyms

lascivious, lecherous, lustful, salacious

Examples of usage

  • The libidinous behavior at the party shocked the guests.
  • He was known for his libidinous advances toward women.
  • The novel explores the libidinous nature of its protagonist.

Translations

Translations of the word "libidinous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libidinoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช libidinรถs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ libidinous

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฑั–ะดะพะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ libidinowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ“ใƒ‰ใƒผใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libidineux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libidinoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท libidinal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์š•์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‡ูˆุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ libidinรณznรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ libidinรณzny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅฝ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ libidinozen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญfseig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะฑะธะดะธะฝะพะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ libidinoz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ libidinoso

Etymology

The word 'libidinous' originates from the Latin word 'libido', which means 'desire' or 'pleasure'. The term has been used in English since the early 17th century, primarily to describe a strong inclination or desire, particularly in a sexual context. It is often associated with excessive or unrestrained behavior, reflecting cultural attitudes toward sexuality during different time periods. Over the years, 'libidinous' has retained its pejorative connotation, often used to criticize someone for their uncontrollable urges. In literature and psychology, the term can be linked to discussions of human desires and moral boundaries, highlighting the complexities of human sexuality.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,503 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.