lecherous

Meanings

• adjective

  Given to leching or making lewd comments or advances, often towards women.

  - "His lecherous behavior made the women uncomfortable."
  - "The old man's lecherous remarks were inappropriate."
  - "She accused him of being a lecherous pervert."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lecherous
cheerful , fearful , nearer , queerer , searer , tearful

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Variants

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lecherous , lecherously , lecherousness , lecherousnesses

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Latin word 'lecharius' meaning 'a leper' or 'a leper priest'. The modern meaning, however, has evolved to describe someone who makes lewd or sexually suggestive comments or advances.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lecherous' has been used in literature and art to depict characters who are sexually obsessive or predatory.

2. The word 'lecherous' is derived from the Latin word 'lecharius', which originally meant 'a leper' or 'a leper priest'.

3. In some cultures, the term 'lecherous' may be used as a pejorative term to describe someone who is overly interested in sexual matters.

4. The term 'lecherous' has no relation to the word 'lechon', which means 'roast pig' in Spanish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lepidopterology: Although the term 'lecherous' has a different meaning in modern English, it is important to note that it shares its etymology with 'lepidopterology' - the study of moths and butterflies. This field of study is not related to the sexual connotations of the term, but it is an interesting historical connection.

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Culture

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The term 'lecherous' has been used in literature and art to depict characters who are sexually obsessive or predatory. In some cases, it may be used as a pejorative term to describe someone who is overly interested in sexual matters.

How to Memorize "lecherous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making lewd comments or advances towards someone. Imagine the discomfort and unease on the person's face. Try to remember the facial expressions and body language to help memorize the meaning of 'lecherous'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'lecherous' with the image of a creepy, unwanted admirer. Remember that this person makes inappropriate comments or advances towards others, causing discomfort and unease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Lecherous Lepers Leer' to help remember the meaning of the word. This phrase can be broken down into 'Lecherous' (meaning sexually inappropriate), 'Lepers' (a connection to its etymology), and 'Leer' (meaning to stare or ogle).

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