libidinal

[ li-bid-n-l ]

adjective

1. Psychoanalysis. relating to the libido, all of the instinctual energies and desires derived from the id, an unconscious part of the psyche:

   This task of “behaving oneself” is always done through control of the libidinal excesses.

   A person preoccupied with excessive libidinal energy cannot shift focus from their own pressing needs to responsibilities involving other people.

2. of or relating to the sexual instinct or drive:

   Individuals may marry for many reasons, including legal, social, libidinal, emotional, financial, and religious considerations.

Other Words From

• li·bid·i·nal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of libidinal¹

First recorded in 1922; from Latin libīdin- (stem of libīdo libido ( def ) ) + -al ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Sex and violence fuel the libidinal, careening, hugely popular teen vampire soap, now in its second season.

From The Daily Beast

The cause is rather to be found in the undeniable weakening of religious feelings and the libidinal ties which depend upon them.

From Project Gutenberg

But, as we know, the libidinal situation rarely remains so simple.

From Project Gutenberg