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 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 When levels drop significantly below normal and a person begins to experience symptoms such as extreme fatigue, low libido or drastic muscle loss, testosterone replacement therapy with medical supervision can help. — Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for libido

Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido

Noun

Liquid crystal elastomers are useful for these applications, because their molecular structure can change in response to stimuli such as heat.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
The Little Rock Zoo will adjust its hours for the remainder of August because of potentially dangerous heat conditions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of heat

Noun

Emery’s desire to blood Madjo early was ultimately reflected in picking him to start ahead of Tammy Abraham — who the club are willing to listen to offers for — in Salzburg.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Modern food consumption is also a good example of how abundance doesn’t necessarily eliminate the desire for luxury.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026