adjective

oversexed

oh-ver-SEKST/ˌəʊvərˈsekst/

Having or showing excessive interest in sexual activity.

The oversexed person's desire remains unusually high over time.

Sexual desire remains unusually high relative to a comparison range.

Etymology

overOld Englishexcessively

+sexLatinsex, male or female state

+edEnglishhaving

Sex originally named the male or female sex; here it refers to sexual tendencies. Over- marks those tendencies as excessive, especially the strength of sexual desire.

In context

The Pum Pum Chronicles Podcast12:56

she felt like he was oversexed and he would eventually get tired of her

I THINK MY BOYFRIEND IS OVERSEXED - THE REBUTTAL

More examples

The reviewer objected to the oversexed caricature.
He described the comedy as an oversexed farce.
The script relies on the stereotype of an oversexed celebrity.

Forms

oversexed · more oversexed · most oversexed

Similar words

lustful: Lustful means feeling strong sexual desire; oversexed judges that interest excessive.
amorous: Amorous concerns romantic or sexual desire; oversexed specifically implies an excessive degree.