Libidinal

Pronunciation: /lɪˈbɪdɪnl/

Definitions of libidinal

adjective relating to or involving sexual desire or libido

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the libidinal undertones in this movie.

A2 The novel explores the protagonist's libidinal desires.

B1 The therapist discussed the patient's libidinal impulses during the session.

B2 The artist's work is known for its exploration of libidinal energy.

C1 Freudian psychology delves deep into the concept of libidinal development.

C2 The professor's lecture on libidinal dynamics was both insightful and thought-provoking.

Examples of libidinal in a Sentence

formal The psychologist analyzed the patient's libidinal impulses during the therapy session.

informal She's always talking about her libidinal desires, it's kind of awkward.

slang I can't believe he said that out loud, he has such a libidinal mind.

figurative The artist's work was described as having a libidinal energy that captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of libidinal

• past tense: libidinalized
• plural: libidinals
• comparative: more libidinal
• superlative: most libidinal
• present tense: libidinalizes
• future tense: will libidinalize
• perfect tense: has libidinalized
• continuous tense: is libidinalizing
• singular: libidinal
• positive degree: libidinal
• infinitive: to libidinalize
• gerund: libidinalizing
• participle: libidinalized

Origin and Evolution of libidinal

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'libidinal' originated from the Latin word 'libidinosus' which means lustful or lewd.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology by Sigmund Freud to describe the energy derived from the sexual instincts, the term 'libidinal' has evolved to also encompass a broader sense of desire and pleasure beyond just sexual urges.