Definitions for lecherous
ˈlɛtʃ ər əslech·er·ous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. lecherousadjective

   given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity

   "a lecherous gleam in his eye"; "a lecherous good-for-nothing"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. lecherousadjective

   given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lecherousadjective

   Leud; lustful.

   Etymology: from lecher.

   The sapphire should grow foul, and lose its beauty, when worn by one that is lecherous; the emerald should fly to pieces, if it touch the skin of any unchaste person. William Derham.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lecherous

   Lascivious behavior is sexual behavior or conduct that is considered crude and offensive, or contrary to local moral or other standards of appropriate behavior. In this sense "lascivious" is similar in meaning to "lewd", "indecent", "lecherous", "unchaste", "licentious" or "libidinous".

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1. lecherous

   Lecherous refers to a person having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire; it is typically used to describe lustful or lewd behavior. The term often connotes an obscene or distasteful sexual eagerness or desire.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Lecherousadjective

   like a lecher; addicted to lewdness; lustful; also, lust-provoking

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How to pronounce lecherous?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

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   Neerja

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How to say lecherous in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lecherous in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lecherous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lecherous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lecherous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lecherous
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecherous
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lecherous
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=lecherous