LIBIDOS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

libidos

noun

plural of libido

as in desires

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

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Recent Examples of libidos As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward! — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 An often nude Scarlett Johansson traipses about Scotland and preys upon men with active libidos. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 Our libidos are also vulnerable to our overall mental health, life stressors, and the sense of intimacy in our relationships. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Instead, the creditor can use the asset any way the creditor desires.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Not as an idealised image of femininity, but as individuals carrying contradictions, expectations and desires.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Polite, slightly puzzling debates over the merits of using concrete in Africa muffle the period’s scalding passions and incandescent dreams.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Now, about six months after Dane’s death, Gayheart is staying strong and pursuing her passions, even in the wake of her grief.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of passions

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

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