libidinous

adjective

li·​bid·​i·​nous lə-ˈbi-də-nəs 

-ˈbid-nəs

1

: having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious

2

: libidinal

libidinously adverb

libidinousness noun

Synonyms

• concupiscent
• goatish
• horny
• hot
• hypersexual
• itchy
• lascivious
• lecherous
• lewd
• licentious
• lubricious
• lubricous
• lustful
• oversexed
• passionate
• randy
• salacious
• satyric
• wanton

Examples of libidinous in a Sentence

a novel about a libidinous lawyer who becomes an abject slave to sexual addiction

Recent Examples on the Web

That said, Beatty’s portrayal of the harried, discursive, libidinous George is irresistible even without context, as is the performance given by a young Goldie Hawn, who illuminates every frame—and perfectly counteracts Beatty—with blonde California light, and a heart-melting, downy innocence. —Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024

In one of his compositions, for instance, Tex Avery’s libidinous Wolf meets naked women painted in the style of Picasso. —The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024

Boccaccio’s tale earlier provided the storyline for a 1971 film by director Pier Paolo Pasolini, so the dramedy has a libidinous lineage. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024

The curse of being conventionally attractive—and seemingly averse to fabric—means that Emily Ratajkowski is capable of turning even a practical waistcoat into a libidinous tabloid headline. —Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 21 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin libidinosus, from libidin-, libido

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

libidinous

adjective

li·​bid·​i·​nous -ᵊn-əs, -ˈbid-nəs 

1

: having or marked by lustful desires

2

: libidinal

libidinous ties between individuals