Hypersexual

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpɝˈsɛkʃuəɫ/

Hypersexual (adjective)

  1. having an unusually strong interest in sexual activities.
  2. showing behavior that involves excessive sexual activity or thoughts.

Examples

  • The character in the novel was portrayed as hypersexual.
  • Some advertisements are criticized for being hypersexual.

Common collocations: hypersexual imagery, hypersexual portrayal, hypersexual tendencies, manage hypersexuality, hypersexual disorder

Synonyms of Hypersexual

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hypersexual

  • describing lack of sexual attraction