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lechery

lechery
Noun

This term carries a heavy moral condemnation, suggesting not just desire, but a predatory or uncontrolled lust that violates social or ethical boundaries. It is far more severe than words like horniness or attraction, as it implies a character flaw or a systemic lack of discipline.

Because it describes an abstract quality of desire, the word is treated as a mass noun. It cannot be pluralized to describe multiple instances of lust; instead, one must use phrases such as acts of lechery to specify individual occurrences.

Meanings

Nounlechery

Excessive or offensive sexual desire, often characterized by a lack of restraint or moral discipline.

His reputation was ruined by his well-known lechery.

Examples

The nobleman was infamous for his unrestrained lechery and frequent scandals.

History

The nobleman was infamous for his unrestrained lechery and frequent scandals.

He looked at her with a gaze full of lechery that made her feel deeply uncomfortable.

Romance

He looked at her with a gaze full of lechery that made her feel deeply uncomfortable.

The detective suspected the suspect's motive was rooted in pure lechery.

Detective

The detective suspected the suspect's motive was rooted in pure lechery.

I cannot believe he would let his lechery cloud his professional judgment.

Office

I cannot believe he would let his lechery cloud his professional judgment.

His life was a descent into lechery and debauchery.

none

His life was a descent into lechery and debauchery.

Is this truly love or just a momentary lapse into lechery?

Romance

Is this truly love or just a momentary lapse into lechery?

The ancient texts warn against the dangers of lechery and greed.

History

The ancient texts warn against the dangers of lechery and greed.

She found his sudden interest in her to be driven by lechery rather than affection.

none

She found his sudden interest in her to be driven by lechery rather than affection.

The court condemned the governor for his public displays of lechery.

History

The court condemned the governor for his public displays of lechery.

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