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lecherous

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lech·er·ous  (lchr-s)
adj.
Given to, characterized by, or eliciting lechery.

lecher·ous·ly adv.
lecher·ous·ness n.

lecherous [ˈlɛtʃərəs]
adj
characterized by or inciting lechery
lecherously  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lecherous - given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity; "a lecherous gleam in his eye"; "a lecherous good-for-nothing"
sexy - marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest; "feeling sexy"; "sexy clothes"; "sexy poses"; "a sexy book"; "sexy jokes"

lecherous
adjective lustful, randy (informal, chiefly Brit.), raunchy (slang), lewd, wanton, carnal, salacious, prurient, lascivious, libidinous, licentious, lubricious (literary), concupiscent, goatish (archaic or literary), unchaste, ruttish lecherous old men offering sweets at the school gate
proper, virtuous, prim, puritanical, virginal, prudish, strait-laced
Translations
lecherous [ˈletʃərəs] ADJlascivo, lujurioso
lecherous [ˈlɛtʃərəs] adjlubrique
lecherous
adjlüstern; man, behaviour alsogeil
lecherous [ˈlɛtʃərəs] adjlascivo/a


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He came early; he stayed late; he could not pass a restaurant; he looked with a lecherous eye upon every wine shop.
 
 
 
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