libido
word
Definition
Libido is a person's sexual desire or drive—the natural feeling of wanting sexual activity.
Usage & Nuances
Formally used in psychology and medicine, but also in everyday language. Sometimes used metaphorically for strong desire, but mainly refers to sexual drive. Often paired with words like 'high libido,' 'low libido,' or 'loss of libido.'
Spanish: líbido - deseo sexualPortuguese (BR): libido - desejo sexualPortuguese (PT): libido - desejo sexualChinese (Simplified): 性欲Chinese (Traditional): 性慾Hindi: कामेच्छाArabic: الرغبة الجنسيةBengali: লিবিডো - যৌন আকাঙ্ক্ষাRussian: либидо - сексуальное влечениеJapanese: リビドー - 性欲Vietnamese: libido - ham muốn tình dụcKorean: 리비도 - 성욕Turkish: libido - cinsel istekUrdu: لیبیدو - جنسی خواہشIndonesian: libido - gairah seks
Example Sentences
I lost my libido after changing jobs, probably because of the extra pressure.
natural
My doctor said my low libido could be caused by not sleeping enough.
natural
Some medicines can reduce your libido.
basic
He has a high libido.
basic
Stress can affect your libido.
basic
Some people worry if their libido doesn't match their partner's.
natural