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lecherous

[ lech-er-uhs ]
/ ˈlɛtʃ ər əs /
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adjective

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

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Origin of lecherous

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

OTHER WORDS FROM lecherous

Words nearby lecherous

lechaim, lechatelierite, Le Châtelier principle, Le Chatelier's principle, lecher, lecherous, Lecher wires, lechery, lechosos opal, lechuguilla, lechwe
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Words related to lecherous

carnal, concupiscent, corrupt, fast, hot and heavy, incontinent, lascivious, libertine, libidinous, licentious, prurient, raunchy, salacious, sensual, wanton, unchaste, low-down, lubricous, satyric

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British Dictionary definitions for lecherous

lecherous
/ (ˈlɛtʃərəs) /

adjective

characterized by or inciting lechery

Derived forms of lecherous

lecherously, adverb
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