hypersexual
adjective
hy·per·sex·u·al
ˌhī-pər-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl 
-ˈsek-shəl
: exhibiting unusual or excessive concern with or indulgence in sexual activity
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typically users of crystal meth report that the powerful stimulant leaves them feeling hypersexual as well as euphoric
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Through Laura’s protective eyes, this striver who has gotten her claws into Daniel is conniving, hypersexual, possibly a thief, definitely a liar.
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Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Many people with hypersexual behaviors feel intense feelings of guilt and shame, which can affect their mental health.2
Experts aren’t sure what causes hypersexuality.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 9 July 2025
Many Black women, fear confirming racist stereotypes that have historically painted them as hypersexual.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 June 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Many people with hypersexual behaviors feel intense feelings of guilt and shame, which can affect their mental health.2
Experts aren’t sure what causes hypersexuality.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 9 July 2025
Many Black women, fear confirming racist stereotypes that have historically painted them as hypersexual.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypersexual
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“Hypersexual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypersexual. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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hypersexual
adjective
hy·per·sex·u·al
-ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl
: exhibiting unusual or excessive concern with or indulgence in sexual activity
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