lecherous

adjective

ˈle-chə-rəs How to pronounce lecherous (audio)
Definition of lecherousnext
as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire most of the male patrons at the bar appeared to be lecherous conventioneers looking for some action

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Recent Examples of lecherous The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious. — Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026 In it, novice nun Viridiana (Silvia Pinal) does her utmost to maintain her Catholic principles, but her lecherous uncle (Fernando Rey) and a motley assemblage of paupers force her to confront the limits of her idealism. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025 As a sleazy, lecherous publicist pinned in a Manhattan phone booth by a faceless sniper on the other end of the line, Farrell goes from smug condescension to breathless victimhood pretty effortlessly. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025 Although all signs point to the woman's lecherous boss as her kidnapper, Morgan is convinced the Game Maker is ultimately behind the crime. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lecherous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecherous
  1. passionate
  2. hot
  3. lustful
  4. lascivious
  5. licentious
Adjective
  • The Bigger Picture Netflix animation execs are passionate about their job and percipient.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Aerin Lauder and Jane Lauder have followed in their famous grandmother’s footsteps, passionate about both beauty and entrepreneurialism.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • The streamer is part of Bell Media, and company President Sean Cohan is backing Canadian producers to produce the next Heated Rivalry as Canadian content becomes hot international property.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The spa is set to open in mid-December and promises to have a range of treatments including massages, facials, and hot/cold therapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hot
Adjective
  • Robert also identifies the lustful subtext of Bret’s fixation on Robert and Susan together.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of lustful
Adjective
  • Count 6, lewd and lascivious conduct against a child under 16.
    — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors charged Cesar Cardoso, 53, with 13 offenses, including two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, which is punishable by up to life in prison.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lascivious
Adjective
  • Wilkes was a member of the supposedly licentious Hellfire Club, one of those groups (think of Led Zeppelin in our time) known for satanic pursuits that probably were mostly drunken stunts.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • While Black writers and artists looked to Harlem as a source of optimism and inspiration, whites saw Harlem and other centers of urban Black life as alluring quarters for their more licentious desires.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of licentious

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“Lecherous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecherous. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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