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LECHEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lecherous mean?
• LECHEROUS (adjective)
The adjective LECHEROUS has 1 sense:
1. given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
Familiarity information: LECHEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
Context example:
a lecherous good-for-nothing
Similar:
sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)
Derivation:
lecher (man with strong sexual desires)
lecherousness (a strong sexual desire)
lechery (unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity)
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