adjective
libidinous
lih-BID-in-us/lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/
Strongly driven by sexual desire.
Sustained sexual desire reveals the person's libidinous temperament.
Etymology
The pieces mean 'full of desire.' Although Latin libido could mean longing generally, it also meant sensual passion or lust—the meaning carried by libidinous.
In context
psychic energy including libidinous sexual urges which freud felt was the true governance of all human actions
More examples
- She rejects his libidinous advances and asks him to leave.
- Behind his reserved manner lies a surprisingly libidinous nature.
- The comedy's libidinous characters pursue each other relentlessly.
Forms
libidinous
libido noun — A person's overall sexual desire or drive.
Similar words
- lustful
- Lustful emphasizes intense sexual desire, often at a particular moment.
- lecherous
- Lecherous adds disapproval, suggesting intrusive or excessive sexual interest.