masochism
noun
the condition in which sexual gratification depends on suffering physical pain or humiliation.
masochistically
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a word derived from
masochism.
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a word derived from
masochistic.
masochisticadjectivehaving a condition in which sexual gratification depends on suffering, physical pain, and humiliation.
Example Sentences
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In his masochistically fawning memoir, The Briefing, the former press secretary admits knowing he “didn’t have hard and fast stats” to hand.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 11, 2020
But a long time ago, I started almost masochistically to work with that aesthetic with an almost archaeological eye.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2017
The Jets defense looked cookie dough soft yet again, and their inability on offense to do anything had me masochistically wishing for the days of Brian Schottenheimer.
From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2012
Alker remains as frighteningly fit and masochistically tough as ever.
From The Guardian ● May 14, 2010
His head was propped up just enough to rest uncomfortably, almost masochistically, against the very base of the headboard.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
