sexual desire meaning

UK /ˈsɛkʃʊəl dɪˈzaɪə/ US /ˈsɛkʃuəl dɪˈzaɪɚ/ 6 syllables

sexual desire (noun): a desire for sexual intimacy.

Definition of sexual desire

  1. a desire for sexual intimacy

    Synonyms: eros, concupiscence, physical attraction

    Type of: desire

    Kinds: love, aphrodisia, anaphrodisia, passion, sensuality, amorousness, fetish, libido, lecherousness, nymphomania, satyriasis, the hots

How to pronounce sexual desire

sexual desire is pronounced /ˈsɛkʃʊəl dɪˈzaɪə/ in British English and /ˈsɛkʃuəl dɪˈzaɪɚ/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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