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lecherous Antonyms

Opposite of lecherous

Pinning down the opposite of lecherous requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustful.

Usage Example

"The novel's villain was portrayed as a corrupt nobleman known for his chaste behavior."

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chaste
Strong
pure
celibate
virtuous
modest
continent
abstinent
decent

Similar words to lecherous

Words similar to lecherous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

lascivious
lustful
licentious
libidinous
salacious
prurient
lubricious
unchaste
See all synonyms of lecherous

• Nearby Words

leavening
leaver
lecher
lecherous
lecherously
lecture
lecturer

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lecherous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lecherous
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