
Lechery
Negative Connotation
Lechery usually implies a judgmental view and negative attitude towards someone's sexual behavior.
After the scandal, his reputation for lechery made him a social pariah.
Literary Usage
In literature, lechery often symbolizes moral decay or a character’s personal flaws.
The lechery of the villain in the play mirrored his corrupt soul.
Old-Fashioned Term
Lechery is considered somewhat outdated or formal; contemporary terms might be 'perversion' or 'debauchery'.
In classic novels, characters were often described as engaging in lechery.
Compare with
DebaucheryEroticLicentiousPromiscuitySensualityWanton
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