LIBIDINOUS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

libidinous

adjective

lə-ˈbi-də-nəs

Definition of libidinous

as in passionate

having a strong sexual desire a novel about a libidinous lawyer who becomes an abject slave to his sexual addiction

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Recent Examples of libidinous Everyone—libidinous kids and adults alike—is alienated and groping for distraction, until tragedy strikes. — The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025 Much of the credit should be shared by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who wrote and produced this libidinous holiday rocker with Elvis in mind. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Dec. 2025 Their libidinous preoccupations, like those of the protagonists of Superbad, Booksmart and more recently Bottoms, are familiar. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025 This time around, even critics were convinced, joining in with libidinous fans to praise the blood-sucking second season, which was recently nominated for two Critics Choice Awards after being largely snubbed by voting bodies last year. — Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for libidinous

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Adjective

Over the last six months of development, Carla has certainly proved to be a passionate writer and producer.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Three decades removed, Westwood is still a cinematic ghost town that passionate film lovers are trying to revive.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

As seen above, even a hot pink top welcomes a playful edge to a classic plaid midi-skirt and chunky boots.

— India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
In May, officials in Kern County alone also reported a 42% loss in cherry production this year due to a hot stretch in March followed by April rain accounting for a total loss of more than $13 million for growers.

— Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

Robert also identifies the lustful subtext of Bret’s fixation on Robert and Susan together.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
In March, the Miami Herald also joined Welty and the Croc Docs on a trip deep in the interior of the northern Everglades to track down lustful male pythons.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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