LIBIDO Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

libido

noun

Definition of libido

as in heat

technical a person's desire to have sex They have healthy libidos.

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Recent Examples of libido Testosterone levels in men decline naturally with age and have long been linked to issues like erectile dysfunction, low libido, mood changes and weight gain. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 July 2026 As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward! — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Testosterone is responsible for muscle mass, bone density, libido, mood, energy — all essential to a man’s function. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Both Mills and Saxbe stress that men should be paying attention to symptoms of low testosterone — such as depression and low libido — rather than trying to reach or maintain an ideal number. — Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for libido

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Noun

Despite the oppressive heat, Xavi signs every single shirt and takes photos with members of the Johan Cruyff Foundation.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Crumbled feta adds a salty tang, and a touch of chile brings pops of heat that balance the salad’s citrusy notes.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Definition of heat

Noun

For years, the Royals have searched for a quality outfielder, and that desire remains.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026