lecherous
pronunciation
How to pronounce lecherous in British English:
UK [ˈletʃərəs]
How to pronounce lecherous in American English:
US [ˈlɛtʃərəs]
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- Adjective:
- given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
Word Origin
- lecherous (adj.)
- c. 1300, probably from lecher + -ous; or else from rare Old French lecheros. Related: Lecherously; lecherousness.
Example
- 1. That 's just mled-up , these lecherous japanese guys making her dance !
- 2. Of the two , the lecherous boss is the easier to deal with , though I 'm worried by your saying " ifi refuse his advances " .
- 3. There his lecherous eyes fell on hera , whose radiant beauty fascinated his heart .
- 4. Because everyone else is being so beastly , I feel the need to defend you and assume things are precisely as you describe : you are stuck between a jealous boss and a lecherous one , and that can 't be nice .
- 5. We are probably the most lecherous fellows .