lecherous
adjective | /lecherous/
Advanced WordsHARD
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
lecherous
adjective | /lecherous/
Advanced WordsHARDhaving or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
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Synonyms
lustfullicentiouslibidinousprurientlewd
Antonyms
chastepurecelibatedecentimmaculate
Examples
"The new manager behaved lecherously and was reported to HR."
"The novel portrayed a lecherous uncle who caused family unease."
Mnemonic Trick
LECHEROUS → LEECH + ER + OUS: imagine a leech sucking (lustfully) — excessive desire.
Etymology
From Old French lecherous, from lecher (to be lustful).
Denotes offensive sexual desire.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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