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Lechery - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Lechery refers to excessive or offensive sexual desire, often characterized by lustful behavior or indulgence. It is typically used to describe morally objectionable or unrestrained sexual conduct.

lechery

/ˈlɛtʃəri/ /ˈlɛtʃəri/

Definition:

Excessive indulgence in sexual activity, often considered immoral or lustful.

Synonyms:

lust, debauchery, licentiousness, promiscuity

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

chastity, purity

Common Collocations:

acts of lechery, accusations of lechery, tales of lechery

Derivatives:

lecherous, lecherously

Usage Tips:

Use "lechery" to describe excessive or immoral sexual behavior, often in a disapproving tone.

Common Phrases:

wallow in lechery, sink into lechery, tales of lechery

Etymology:

From Old French "lecherie," meaning "lust," derived from "lecheor" (a person given to excess).

Examples:

  • 1. The king's lechery was notorious among his subjects.
  • 2. His reputation for lechery made him unpopular in polite society.
  • 3. The novel depicts the protagonist's descent into lechery and vice.
  • 4. She condemned his lechery as a moral failing.

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