nymphomaniac
Americannoun
adjective
Usage
What does nymphomaniac mean? A nymphomaniac is a woman, though occasionally a man, with an uncontrollable desire to have lots of sex, especially with different partners. It can be both a positive or pejorative term, depending on context. Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity.
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Etymology
Origin of nymphomaniac
First recorded in 1825–30; nymphomani(a) ( def. ) + -ac ( def. )
Example Sentences
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British actress Goth, 23, who met LaBeouf, 30, while they filmed Lars Von Trier's 2013 film "Nymphomaniac," wore a simple white dress with a veil.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2016
LaBeouf had become dissatisfied with his film career and – encouraged by Lars von Trier, his director on Nymphomaniac – started working on a new means of expressing himself.
From The Guardian • Dec. 10, 2015
Actress Stacy Martin of "Nymphomaniac" is the face of Miu Miu's first -- and as yet unnamed -- fragrance, with ads set to launch in the fall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2015
In 2011, the director of "Nymphomaniac" and "Breaking the Waves" was ejected from the Cannes Film Festival after expressing sympathy with Adolf Hitler.
From US News • Nov. 29, 2014
February 2014: LaBeouf wears a paper bag on his head as he walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his movie Nymphomaniac.
From Time • Nov. 29, 2
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