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

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 notes

In 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.

lecheries plural

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From Old French lecherie, related to lecher ("lecher"); the whole word family traces to an old verb meaning "to lick."

Origin: Old French

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What is the meaning of lechery?

"lechery" (noun) means excessive or inappropriate sexual desire and behaviour.

How do you use lechery in a sentence?

Example: "The novel condemns the lechery of the corrupt priest."