LIBIDO Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

libido

noun

Definition of libido

as in heat

technical a person's desire to have sex They have healthy libidos.

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Recent Examples of libido Many men report noticeable improvements in energy, mood and libido within two to six months of starting TRT, based on the personal accounts patients have shared publicly. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Stress, anxiety and depression can produce erectile dysfunction, low libido, mood swings and fatigue that mimic hormonal changes. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026 But Elliot’s best argument is ultimately himself—chiefly, his own vigorous libido, which his workaholic medical-student girlfriend, Minerva (a deader-than-deadpan Charli XCX), has long since lost interest in satiating. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 At diagnosis, most men are thinking about staying alive, not their libido. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for libido

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Noun

Return to medium-high heat, cover pan with a tight-fitting lid, and cook until mussels open and sauce is bubbling, 5–7 minutes.

— Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Staying safe in Pittsburgh's heat Allegheny County encouraged residents to check on neighbors, friends and family, particularly older adults or people with health conditions.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026