Basic Details
Word: Lecherous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having or showing a strong sexual desire or interest, often inappropriately.
Synonyms: Lascivious, salacious, lustful
Antonyms: Chaste, modest, pure
Idioms and Phrases
- Lecherous glance: A look that shows an inappropriate sexual interest in someone. Example: "His lecherous glance made her uncomfortable at the party."
- Play the lecher: To behave in a way that shows excessive interest in sexual matters. Example: "He tends to play the lecher at gatherings, making others feel uneasy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The character in the play was portrayed as lecherous, always making unsavoury remarks to the ladies.
Example 2: She felt uncomfortable under the lecherous attention of the stranger in the bar.
Example 3: His lecherous behaviour at the office party led to formal complaints from several colleagues.
Fun Fact
The word "lecherous" comes from the Latin word "lascivus," which means "wanton" or "lascivious," a term used to describe people with excessive sexual desire.
Famous Quote
"The lecherous man pursues pleasure, but a wise man knows the value of respect." — Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lecherous" mean?
a) Shy and reserved
b) Having inappropriate sexual interest
c) Very generous
d) Deeply respectful
Answer: b) Having inappropriate sexual interest
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lecherous"?
a) Chaste
b) Lascivious
c) Honest
d) Modest
Answer: b) Lascivious
3. Which word is an antonym of "lecherous"?
a) Lascivious
b) Lustful
c) Pure
d) Salacious
Answer: c) Pure
4. Which sentence uses "lecherous" correctly?
a) The lecherous dog chased the ball.
b) His lecherous comments made the meeting very uncomfortable.
c) She painted a lecherous picture of the sunset.
d) The lecherous car sped down the road.
Answer: b) His lecherous comments made the meeting very uncomfortable.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "lecherous"?
a) Play the lecher
b) Fly the kite
c) Jump the gun
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) Play the lecher
