Libidinously: meaning, definitions and examples

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libidinously

 

[ lɪˈbɪdɪnəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

sexual desire

Libidinously refers to behavior that is driven by strong sexual desire. It describes actions or attitudes that are overtly sensual or lascivious, often carrying a connotation of excessive or uninhibited passion.

Synonyms

lasciviously, lewdly, lustfully

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her libidinously, igniting a spark of tension.
  • The character in the novel acted libidinously, highlighting their hedonistic lifestyle.
  • She spoke libidinously, drawing attention from those around her.

Translations

Translations of the word "libidinously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 libidinosamente

🇮🇳 कामुकता से

🇩🇪 libidinös

🇮🇩 dengan nafsu

🇺🇦 лібідозно

🇵🇱 libidinarnie

🇯🇵 快楽的に

🇫🇷 lubriquement

🇪🇸 libidinosamente

🇹🇷 libidinal bir şekilde

🇰🇷 성욕적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل شهواني

🇨🇿 libidinózně

🇸🇰 libidinózne

🇨🇳 性欲地

🇸🇮 libidinózno

🇮🇸 lífsglatt

🇰🇿 либидозды

🇬🇪 ლიბიდინოზურად

🇦🇿 libidinal olaraq

🇲🇽 libidinosamente

Etymology

The word 'libidinously' is derived from the Latin word 'libido,' which translates to 'desire' or 'lust.' The term 'libido' came into English usage in the late 19th century, largely through the influence of psychology, particularly in relation to Sigmund Freud's theories about human sexuality and desire. The adverbial form 'libidinously' was created by adding the suffix '-ly' to the root 'libidinous,' which means driven by or expressing sexual desire. This word has evolved to convey not only sexual desire but also a sense of rampant sensuality that can be more broadly applied to various hedonistic behaviors. Over the years, it has maintained its strong connotation and is often used in literature and critical discourses to describe characters or behaviors that are excessively indulgent in physical pleasures.