Celibate and Lecherous

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Celibate adjective - Abstaining from sexual intercourse.

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Lecherous is an antonym for celibate.

Nearby Word: celibacy

Lecherous adjective - Having a strong sexual desire.

Usage example: most of the male patrons at the bar appeared to be lecherous conventioneers looking for some action

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Celibate is an antonym for lecherous.

Nearby Words: lechery, lecher

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