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Definition of libido

libido

/lɪˈbiːdoʊ/
li · bi · do
Adverb:libidinally
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Plural:libidos
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Adjective:libidinal
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• noun

1

A person's overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity.

Example

"Chronic stress and poor sleep habits can significantly reduce a person's libido."

2

In psychoanalytic theory, the psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctual biological drives, especially those toward survival and reproduction.

Example

"Carl Jung expanded the concept of libido to encompass all general psychic energy rather than strictly sexual instincts."

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• Rhymes for libido

• Nearby Words

libertia
liberty
libidinous
libido
libra
librarian
librarianship

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century directly from Latin libido ('desire, longing, or passion'), derived from the verb libere ('to be pleasing'). It was popularized in modern usage by Sigmund Freud as a core concept in psychoanalysis.

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