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lecherous

Syllabification: (lech·er·ous)
Pronunciation: /ˈleCH(ə)rəs/

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Definition of lecherous

adjective

  • having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire:she ignored his lecherous gaze

Derivatives

lecherously

adverb

lecherousness

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French lecheros, from lecheor (see lecher)

The beginning of lecherous is spelled lech-.

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