Lecherous and Leering

Lecherous

Lecherous adjective - Having a strong sexual desire.

Leering and lecherous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leering" instead an adjective "Lecherous".

Nearby Words: lechery, lecher

Leering

Leering adjective - (of a glance) sidelong and slyly lascivious.
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Lecherous and leering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lecherous" instead an adjective "Leering".

Nearby Words: leer, leery, leered
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