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Definition of sadomasochist

sadomasochist

/ˌseɪ.doʊˈmæs.ə.kɪst/
sa · do · mas · o · chist
Adverb:sadomasochistically
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Plural:sadomasochists
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Adjective:sadomasochistic
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sadomasochist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who enjoys or voluntarily subjects themselves to needlessly painful, grueling, or punishing situations (used figuratively or humorously).

Example

"You have to be a bit of a sadomasochist to enjoy running ultramarathons in freezing rain."

2

A person who derives pleasure or sexual gratification from both inflicting and receiving physical pain or humiliation.

Example

"In clinical psychology, the researcher examined the complex behavioral dynamics of a self-identified sadomasochist."

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• Rhymes for sadomasochist

• Nearby Words

sadly
sadness
sadomasochism
sadomasochist
sadsack
safari
safe

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'sadist' (named after the French writer Marquis de Sade) and 'masochist' (named after the Austrian author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch).

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