Lecherous Meaning in English
word
ˈɫɛtʃɝəs
LEH-cher-uhs
lˈɛtʃəɹəs
LEH-chuh-ruhs
Definition
Describes someone who shows excessive or inappropriate sexual interest, often in a way that makes others uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
Very negative and formal/old-fashioned. Used for strong disapproval; avoid in casual speech. Common with 'man', 'behavior', or 'look', rarely for women. Do not confuse with 'flirtatious' (playful, lighter).
Spanish: lascivo - libidinosoPortuguese (BR): lascivo - libidinosoPortuguese (PT): lascivo - libidinosoChinese (Simplified): 好色的 - 淫荡的Chinese (Traditional): 好色的 - 淫蕩的Hindi: लंपट - वासना से भरपूरArabic: شهواني - فاسقBengali: কামুক - লাম্পটRussian: похотливый - развратныйJapanese: みだらな - 好色なVietnamese: dâm đãng - dâm ôKorean: 음탕한 - 호색적인Turkish: şehvet düşkünü - ahlaksız (cinsel anlamda)Urdu: خراب (جنسی طور پر) - شہوت پرستIndonesian: mesum - cabul (berkonotasi negatif)
Example Sentences
The man had a lecherous look on his face.
basic
Everyone avoided the lecherous teacher.
basic
She was uncomfortable around his lecherous comments.
basic
His lecherous reputation made people cautious around him at work.
natural
Alex tried to ignore the lecherous jokes being told at the party.
natural
People are tired of his lecherous behavior at social events.
natural