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lecherous

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lech·er·ous

[lech-er-uhs]
adjective
1.
given to or characterized by lechery; lustful.
2.
erotically suggestive; inciting to lust: lecherous photographs.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English < Middle French lechereus. See lecher, -ous

lech·er·ous·ly, adverb
lech·er·ous·ness, noun
un·lech·er·ous, adjective
un·lech·er·ous·ly, adverb
un·lech·er·ous·ness, noun
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Example Sentences
  • There is a lecherous male driver with metallic teeth.
  • Lecherous readers who photographed it were rewarded with additional pictures.
  • And without fail, hordes of lecherous suits line up with their cameras.
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lecherous (ˈlɛtʃərəs)
 
adj
characterized by or inciting lechery
 
'lecherously
 
adv

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