lecherous

[ lech-er-uhs ]

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adjective

given to or characterized by lechery; lustful.
erotically suggestive; inciting to lust: lecherous photographs.

Origin of lecherous

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English word from Middle French word lechereus.See lecher, -ous

Other words from lecherous

lech·er·ous·ly, adverb
lech·er·ous·ness, noun
un·lech·er·ous, adjective
un·lech·er·ous·ly, adverb
un·lech·er·ous·ness, noun

Words Nearby lecherous

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How to use lecherous in a sentence

Hey, whatever keeps those lecherous freaks from sexually assaulting humans is fine by us.
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Lawsuits accusing male bosses and coworkers of lecherous behavior are unfortunately common in courts across the Western world.
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I think our intentions are good in trying to protect adolescents from exploitative, if not downright lecherous, adults.
Can Pedophiles Help Themselves? A Book’s Provocative Take on Sexuality | Rachel Kramer Bussel | October 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The dreamer tries to help, and fends off a man who is about to accost her with lecherous intentions.
Book Bag: André Aciman’s Favorite Novellas of Unconsummated Loves | André Aciman | January 1, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
She was married first at the age of sixteen to the legless and lecherous writer Paul Scarron.
The Best of Brit Lit | Peter Stothard | March 5, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST

Him alone did the spurned queen, the cruel and lecherous Astis, love with all her flaming and depraved heart.
Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity | Alexandre Kuprin
She should not waste her love on unworthy objects, on impure and lecherous men or women.
Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women | George Sumner Weaver
"I bet the ole monks had a merry time, lecherous ole devils," said Tom, playing away.
One Man's Initiation--1917 | John Dos Passos
With these words the great book ends—the diary of one of the godliest and most lecherous of men.
The Art of Letters | Robert Lynd
Little does she suspect that the savage eyes of a concealed ruffian are gloating with lecherous delight upon her exposed form!
Venus in Boston; | George Thompson

British Dictionary definitions for lecherous

lecherous

/ (ˈlɛtʃərəs) /

adjective

characterized by or inciting lechery

Derived forms of lecherous

lecherously, adverb

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