LIBIDINOUSNESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

libidinousness

noun

as in desire

sexual appetite an expression of raging libidinousness that would have been worthy of a whole company of soldiers

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But no, instead he is forced to bro out with all the guys, worst of which is Charlie, whom Brooks understandably has zero desire to spend any time with whatsoever.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
The bonus of birding For many birders, a growing appreciation for birds naturally leads to a desire to protect them.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

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