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libidinal
[ li-bid-n-l ]
adjective
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.
- of or relating to the sexual instinct or drive:
Individuals may marry for many reasons, including legal, social, libidinal, emotional, financial, and religious considerations.
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Other Words From
- li·bid·i·nal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of libidinal1
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Example Sentences
Sex and violence fuel the libidinal, careening, hugely popular teen vampire soap, now in its second season.
The cause is rather to be found in the undeniable weakening of religious feelings and the libidinal ties which depend upon them.
But, as we know, the libidinal situation rarely remains so simple.
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