Lecherous and Monkish

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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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Monkish is an antonym for lecherous.

Nearby Words: lechery, lecher

Monkish adjective - Befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial.

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Lecherous is an antonym for monkish.

Nearby Words: monk, monkery

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