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Definition of horniness

horniness

/ˈhɔːr.ni.nəs/
hor · ni · ness
Adverb:hornily
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Adjective:horny
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• noun

1

(informal, slang) The state or feeling of being sexually aroused or having a strong sexual desire.

Example

"The comedic novel explores the awkwardness and raging horniness of adolescence with candid humor."

2

The quality or condition of being hard, calloused, or composed of a horn-like keratinous substance.

Example

"Decades of manual farm labor had given the skin on his palms a rough, protective horniness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, 'horniness' is overwhelmingly used in its informal or slang sense referring to sexual arousal. Using it in its literal biological sense (referring to hard, calloused skin) is rare outside of technical contexts and may cause unintended double entendres.

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• Nearby Words

hornero
hornet
hornily
horniness
hornist
hornless
hornlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horniness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horniness
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