1. a person who experiences paraphilia; someone with a persistent sexual interest in unusual objects, situations, fantasies, behaviors, or individuals.
Usage: clinical/medical term; formal

1. relating to or characteristic of paraphilia or a paraphiliac.
Usage: clinical/medical term; formal

Examples

• The psychologist specializes in treating paraphiliac disorders.
• Paraphiliac interests are studied in clinical psychology and psychiatry.
• The diagnostic manual includes criteria for identifying paraphiliac patterns.
• Mental health professionals work with paraphiliacs to develop coping strategies.
• Research on paraphiliac behavior has evolved significantly over recent decades.