Lecherous

/ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having or showing an excessive or sexual interest; lascivious.

The lecherous glances he gave at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

Characterized by lust; indulgent in sexual activities.

She was tired of his lecherous behavior and decided to end the relationship.

Preoccupied with or marked by excessive sexual desire.

The lecherous old man was notorious for his inappropriate comments to young women.

Derived from Middle English 'lecherous,' from Old French 'lecher,' from Latin 'licere' meaning 'to be permitted.'

lecherous glance

A look that conveys strong sexual desire.

lecherous advances

Unwanted or inappropriate sexual propositions.

lecherous grin

A smirk indicating sexual interest or desire.

lechery

Excessive or offensive sexual desire.

lascivious

Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.

lust

Intense sexual desire.

Dirty old man

He's such a dirty old man with all his lecherous comments.

Horn dog

He's a total horn dog, always chasing after women with his lecherous ways.