HYPERSEXUAL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

hypersexual

adjective

ˌhī-pər-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl

Definition of hypersexual

as in passionate

having a strong sexual desire typically users of crystal meth report that the powerful stimulant leaves them feeling hypersexual as well as euphoric

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Recent Examples of hypersexual Through Laura’s protective eyes, this striver who has gotten her claws into Daniel is conniving, hypersexual, possibly a thief, definitely a liar. — Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines. — Trish Bendix august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025 Many Black women, fear confirming racist stereotypes that have historically painted them as hypersexual. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 June 2025 Since European expansion into the Americas, white people have demonized Black people and portrayed them as undesirable, violent and hypersexual. — Char Newton, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for hypersexual

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypersexual

Adjective

Demián is a tireless advocate for immigrants and Danny is a passionate champion of Latino voices and stories.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
The twelve-time Olympic medalist is passionate about making sure that people like her are not kept out of the pool because of their condition.

— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

The obvious choice for an entrée is Bouchon’s famous steak frites, a tender filet served with a mound of hot and crunchy fries.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Torres’ mofongo is more mash than mush, aggressive with garlic and hot with black pepper.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

In March, the Miami Herald also joined Welty and the Croc Docs on a trip deep in the interior of the northern Everglades to track down lustful male pythons.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Zhengyi Bai’s lustful Monostatos, disguised in the production as a hammy vampire, almost steals the show a time or two.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026