libidinous

[ li-bid-n-uhs ]

adjective

1. full of sexual lust; lustful; lewd; lascivious.
2. of, relating to, or characteristic of the libido.

libidinous

/ lɪˈbɪdɪnəs /

adjective

1. characterized by excessive sexual desire
2. of or relating to the libido

Derived Forms

• liˈbidinousness, noun
• liˈbidinously, adverb

Other Words From

• li·bidi·nous·ly adverb
• li·bidi·nous·ness noun
• nonli·bidi·nous adjective
• nonli·bidi·nous·ly adverb
• nonli·bidi·nous·ness noun
• unli·bidi·nous adjective
• unli·bidi·nous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of libidinous¹

1400–50; late Middle English lybydynous < Latin libīdinōsus willful, lustful, equivalent to libīdin- (stem of libīdō ) libido + -ōsus -ous

Example Sentences

He’s also one of the most openly libidinous of the vampire housemates, so there’s no telling which way the conversation will turn when Laszlo’s involved.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors first requested his extradition in 2018, leading to his arrest in May 2019 on seven charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour.

From BBC

Previews of “Mary & George” push its spiciness, as any drama casting Galitzine as a libidinous figure would.

From Salon

On 25 May he was found guilty of three indecent assault charges and two charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour.

From BBC

Still, there’s novelty in seeing the Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence sign on to a libidinous goof like “No Hard Feelings,” due June 23.

From New York Times