Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkʃuəl dɪˈzaɪər/
noun a strong feeling of wanting to have sex with someone
A1 Some people experience strong sexual desire.
A2 Teenagers may feel confused about their sexual desires.
B1 Understanding your own sexual desires is an important part of self-discovery.
B2 Couples in a long-term relationship may need to work on maintaining their sexual desire.
C1 Psychologists often explore the origins of individuals' sexual desires in therapy.
C2 The novel delves deep into the complexities of human sexual desire and relationships.
adjective relating to or characterized by a tendency to have strong feelings of wanting to have sex with someone
A1 She felt a strong sexual desire towards him.
A2 He couldn't resist his growing sexual desire for her.
B1 Their mutual sexual desire was palpable in the room.
B2 The novel explores the complexities of human sexual desire.
C1 The film delves deep into the psychology of sexual desire.
C2 The artist's work challenges societal norms around sexual desire.
formal The study aimed to understand the factors influencing sexual desire in adults.
informal She couldn't hide her strong sexual desire for him.
slang They had a lot of chemistry and their sexual desire was off the charts.
figurative His passion for music was like a burning sexual desire that consumed him.
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