lecherous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
    • a lecherous gleam in his eye
    • a lecherous good-for-nothing

WordNet


Lech"er*ous adjective
Definitions
  1. Like a lecher; addicted to lewdness; lustful; also, lust-provoking. "A lecherous thing is wine." Chaucer. -- Lech"er*ous*ly, adv. -- Lech"er*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913