li·bi·do (l -b  d , -b -)n. pl. li·bi·dos 1. The psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctual biological drives. 2. a. Sexual desire. b. Manifestation of the sexual drive. [Latin lib d, desire; see leubh- in Indo-European roots.]li·bid i·nal (-bdn- l) adj.li·bid i·nal·ly adv. |
libido [lɪˈbiːdəʊ]
n pl -dos
1. (Psychoanalysis) Psychoanal psychic energy emanating from the id
2. sexual urge or desire
[C20 (in psychoanalysis): from Latin: desire]
libidinal [lɪˈbɪdɪnəl] adj
libidinally adv
libido
Psychoanalysis. the force or psychic energy behind human action, especially the sexual urge. — libidinous, adj.
See also: Sex
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| Noun | 1. | libido - (psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire depth psychology, psychoanalysis, analysis - a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis" |
libido
noun sex drive, passion, sexual desire, sexual appetite, sexual urge, erotic desire, sex instinct, the hots (informal), randiness (informal, chiefly Brit.) Lack of sleep is a major factor in loss of libido.
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