Meaning & use
lecherous
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Displaying an excessive or offensive interest in sex, especially in an inappropriate or predatory way.
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The character's lecherous glances made everyone at the party uncomfortable.
She quickly ended the date after noticing his lecherous comments.
A note on using this word
The word carries a strongly negative, judgmental tone and is typically used to criticize someone's inappropriate behavior rather than neutrally describe desire.
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