Libido

Pronunciation: /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

Definitions of libido

noun psychological energy or force that is associated with sexual pleasure

Example Sentences

A1 My libido has been low lately.

A2 Some medications can affect your libido.

B1 Stress and fatigue can have a negative impact on libido.

B2 A healthy lifestyle can help boost your libido.

C1 Psychological factors can play a significant role in one's libido.

C2 Understanding the complexities of libido requires a nuanced approach.

Examples of libido in a Sentence

formal The psychologist discussed the patient's low libido and possible causes for it.

informal I heard that stress can affect your libido and make you lose interest in intimacy.

slang My friend was telling me how their libido has been through the roof lately.

figurative His passion for art was like a wildfire, consuming his libido and driving him to create masterpieces.

Grammatical Forms of libido

• past tense: libidoed
• plural: libidos
• comparative: more libido
• superlative: most libido
• present tense: libidos
• future tense: will libido
• perfect tense: have libidod
• continuous tense: is libidowing
• singular: libido
• positive degree: libido
• infinitive: to libido
• gerund: libidoing
• participle: libidoed

Origin and Evolution of libido

First Known Use: 1909 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'libido' has its origins in Latin, specifically from the word 'libidin-' meaning desire or lust.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud to refer to the energy of the sexual drive, the term 'libido' has since evolved to encompass a broader meaning of overall sexual desire and passion.