LIBIDOS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

libidos

noun

plural of libido

as in desires

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

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Recent Examples of libidos 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 An often nude Scarlett Johansson traipses about Scotland and preys upon men with active libidos. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 Our libidos are also vulnerable to our overall mental health, life stressors, and the sense of intimacy in our relationships. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Later, the Moon opposes powerful Pluto in Aquarius, creating tension between individual desires and what a group expects.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
In December 2025, the WSL ran a research project to try to better understand the desires of their fanbase.

— Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Her greatest passions include discussing haircuts, self-care, mental health, and cosmetics that have become cultural phenomena.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
Tayara poured his unabashed sense of self into AORA, creating an effortless extension of his passions, blending high-octane colors and finishes with sustainable—yet oh so chic—packaging and mindful ingredient sourcing.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of passions

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As the airplane air-conditioning worked overtime in the desert heat, the grooms traversed the tarmac numerous times to shuttle water and supplies to the horses.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Novo Nordisk currently reuses some process water in cooling towers, where the water helps remove excess heat before eventually evaporating.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

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