noun
lechery
LECH-er-ee/ˈletʃəri/
Excessive or offensive sexual desire.
His lechery makes even casual conversations with him feel uncomfortable.
Etymology
“Lechery” names the conduct associated with a debauched person. Its ancestor covered gluttony and sensuality as well as lewdness, while the selected sense centers on excessive sexual desire.
In context
had the temerity to justify his lechery claiming it was consistent with the tibetan rigpa traditions
More examples
- The novel portrays the king's lechery as a serious flaw.
- His compliments cross the line from flattery into lechery.
- She condemns the lechery behind his persistent, unwanted advances.
Forms
lecher noun — A person with excessive or offensive sexual desires.
lecherous adjective — Showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.
Similar words
- lust
- Strong sexual desire, without necessarily implying excess or offensiveness.
- lewdness
- Emphasizes offensive sexual behavior or expression rather than desire.