libido
noun
li·bi·do
| \ lə-ˈbē-(ˌ)dō also ˈli-bə-ˌdō
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plural libidos
Definition of libido
1
: instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
2
: sexual drive
The drug was used to increase libido.
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Examples of libido in a Sentence
Lack of libido may be a sign of depression.
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Sprout Pharmaceuticals, the company behind female libido drug Addyi, has raised $20 million in venture funding. — Polina Marinova, Fortune, "The Company Behind ‘Female Viagra’ Just Raised $20 Million in Funding," 4 Sep. 2019 Few writers can tackle the bedroom — or female libido — without careering into goofy burlesque. — New York Times, "New & Noteworthy Books, From a Horrific Childhood to an Undersung Master," 23 July 2019 In the coming days, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide whether to approve a new medication for pre-menopausal women whose flagging libidos are causing them personal distress. — Melissa Healy, latimes.com, "The FDA may soon give women more options for boosting their libidos," 21 June 2019 As Pane, tenor Daveed Buzaglo leads a trio of horny satyrs, who are portrayed here as homeless men who drown their sorrows and unquenched libidos in beer and bongs. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Voices sublime in Opera NEO’s modern world of ‘La Calisto’," 10 Aug. 2019 Chemical castration involves taking medication to reduce testosterone, hormones and other chemicals that drive libido, the bill states. — Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, "Alabama bill would require chemical castration for parolees convicted of sex crimes involving children," 5 June 2019 Breast cancer and its treatment can leave women with lower libido, a poor body image, and painful penetration. — Lodro Rinzler, Marie Claire, "How Breast Cancer Affected My Sex Drive: 7 Young Women Open Up," 8 Oct. 2015 Patchouli, which is an herb in the mint family that grows throughout Southeast Asia, is an interesting ingredient, historically used as a bug repellent, and also in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to fire up libido. — April Long, Town & Country, "Jackie Kennedy's Unexpected Love of Patchouli," 28 July 2019 Her caveats would be postmenopausal women or women struggling with libido after a significant medical change — for example, cancer. — Nicole Blackwood, chicagotribune.com, "FDA approves Vyleesi, a new ‘Female Viagra.' What issues can it actually solve?," 24 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'libido.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for libido
libido
noun
English Language Learners Definition of libido
technical
: a person's desire to have sex
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libido
noun
li·bi·do
| \ lə-ˈbēd-(ˌ)ō also ˈlib-ə-ˌdō or lə-ˈbī-(ˌ)dō\
plural libidos
Medical Definition of libido
1
: instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
2
: sexual drive
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