Libidinous

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Definitions of libidinous

adjective having or showing strong sexual desire; lustful

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a strong attraction towards him, but didn't understand her libidinous feelings.

A2 The novel contained some libidinous scenes that made the readers blush.

B1 The movie was criticized for its overly libidinous content, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

B2 The author's writing style is often described as provocative and libidinous, pushing the boundaries of traditional literature.

C1 The artist's paintings were filled with libidinous imagery, challenging societal norms and expectations.

C2 The director's latest film explores the complexities of human desire in a raw and libidinous manner, leaving audiences captivated.

Examples of libidinous in a Sentence

formal The novel depicted the protagonist as a libidinous character, constantly seeking physical pleasure.

informal I heard that new guy at work is quite libidinous, always hitting on his coworkers.

slang That party was full of libidinous vibes, everyone was getting cozy with each other.

figurative The libidinous energy of the city during the festival was palpable, with people indulging in all sorts of desires.

Grammatical Forms of libidinous

past tense

libidinous

plural

libidinous

comparative

more libidinous

superlative

most libidinous

present tense

is libidinous

future tense

will be libidinous

perfect tense

has been libidinous

continuous tense

is being libidinous

singular

libidinous

positive degree

libidinous

infinitive

to be libidinous

gerund

being libidinous

participle

libidinous

Origin and Evolution of libidinous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'libidinous' originates from the Latin word 'libidinosus', derived from 'libido' meaning desire or lust.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a more neutral sense to describe strong desires, the term 'libidinous' has evolved to primarily connote excessive or uncontrolled sexual desire.