Meaning & use
libido
A person's overall sexual drive or desire.
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Stress and lack of sleep can lower a person's libido over time.
The doctor explained that certain medications may affect libido as a side effect.
A note on using this word
Popularized in psychology by Freud, "libido" is now a standard clinical and everyday term for sexual desire.
Words with a similar meaning
sex drive
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