1. excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustful behavior
Usage: formal; often considered offensive

Examples

• The novel depicted the corruption and lechery of the royal court.
• His reputation was ruined by accusations of lechery and misconduct.
• The preacher condemned the lechery he saw in modern society.
• Medieval morality plays often featured characters representing lechery as one of the deadly sins.
• The scandal involved charges of lechery against several prominent officials.