lecherousness
[/ˈlɛtʃərəsnəs/]
noun
lascívia
1. excessive sexual desire or lust; the quality of being lecherous or characterized by unrestrained sexual appetite
His lecherousness was evident in the way he spoke to every woman he met.
Sua lascívia era evidente na forma como ele falava com cada mulher que encontrava.
2. behavior or conduct marked by crude or offensive sexual interest
The lecherousness of his remarks made many people uncomfortable.
A lascívia de seus comentários deixou muitas pessoas desconfortáveis.
This word carries significant negative connotations in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it's often discussed in moral or religious discourse, reflecting Catholic cultural values. In the USA, it's considered archaic or formal in modern usage, appearing more frequently in literature and formal criticism rather than everyday speech. The Portuguese term 'luxúria' carries particular weight in Catholic theology as one of the seven deadly sins.
NYC Slang
horniness, perversion (depending on context)
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