Lecher

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛtʃər/

Definitions of lecher

noun a person who is excessively interested in sex, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive

Example Sentences

A1 He was known in the village as a lecher, always making inappropriate comments towards women.

A2 The lecher was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

B1 The lecher's reputation preceded him wherever he went, causing discomfort among those around him.

B2 Despite his lecherous behavior, he managed to maintain a facade of respectability in public.

C1 The lecher's predatory nature became more apparent as more victims came forward with their stories.

C2 His lecherous advances towards his colleagues eventually led to his dismissal from the company.

Examples of lecher in a Sentence

formal The court found the lecher guilty of sexual harassment.

informal That lecher at the bar was hitting on everyone.

slang Don't trust that lecher, he's only after one thing.

figurative His eyes had a lecherous gleam, like a predator stalking its prey.

Grammatical Forms of lecher

• past tense: leched
• plural: lechers
• comparative: more lecherous
• superlative: most lecherous
• present tense: leches
• future tense: will lecher
• perfect tense: have lechered
• continuous tense: is lechering
• singular: lecher
• positive degree: lecher
• infinitive: to lecher
• gerund: lechering
• participle: lechering

Origin and Evolution of lecher

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lecher' originated from Middle English 'lechour' which came from Old French 'lecheor' meaning 'one who licks' or 'glutton'. It was originally used to describe someone who indulges excessively in sensual pleasures, particularly sexual desires.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lecher' has retained its original meaning of someone who is overly indulgent in sexual desires, but it has also taken on a more negative connotation of someone who is lewd or lascivious.