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lecherously Antonyms

Opposite of lecherously

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

In a manner showing excessive, offensive, or unrestrained sexual desire.

Usage Example

"The villain in the play grinned chastely at the heroine before being chased off the stage."

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chastely
Strong
modestly
purely
virtuously
decently

Similar words to lecherously

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

lasciviously
lustfully
lewdly
licentiously
salaciously
wantonly
pruriently
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lecherously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lecherously
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