noun
lechery
LEHCH-uhr-ee
Lechery (noun) means Excessive or inappropriate sexual desire and behaviour. Example: “The novel condemns the lechery of the corrupt priest.”
noun
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Excessive or inappropriate sexual desire and behaviour.
"The novel condemns the lechery of the corrupt priest."
"His reputation for lechery followed him around the office."
How to use lechery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSleazy, excessive sexual behaviour or desire.
When to use it
A somewhat literary or old-fashioned word — more common in fiction or moral criticism than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lecheries
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Etymology
From Old French lecherie, related to lecher ("lecher"); the whole word family traces to an old verb meaning "to lick."
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What is the meaning of lechery?
"lechery" (noun) means excessive or inappropriate sexual desire and behaviour.
What is another word for lechery?
Other words for "lechery" include lewdness.
How do you use lechery in a sentence?
Example: "The novel condemns the lechery of the corrupt priest."
