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Definition of "lecherous" []

  • Given to, characterized by, or eliciting lechery. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "lecherous" in a sentence
  • "- Take oaf yir clathes then, let me see the goods, Mary rasped in lecherous cheer."
  • "Lord Keltenton was known as a lecherous, depraved, ill-mannered rogue with an unfortunate habit of belching in public."
  • "When I recalled his lecherous looks and her wanton meaning glances I was tempted to destroy myself in misery and despair."