The term nymphomaniac may sound dirty or risque today. But back in Ancient Greece -- well, it also was dirty and risque. Take a look at the origin story of this word! A nymphomaniac is a woman, though occasionally a man, with an uncontrollable desire to have lots of sex, especially with different partners. It can be both a positive or pejorative term, depending on context. The word nymphomaniac ultimately comes from Greek roots that give us nymph and mania. Nymphomania is found in the early s, its noun form, nymphomaniac , in the s.
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To save this word, you'll need to log in. See more words from the same year Dictionary Entries near nympho Nymphipara nymphish nymphlike nympho Nymphoides nympholepsy nymphomania. Accessed 7 Aug. Keep scrolling for more More Definitions for nympho nympho. Please tell us where you read or heard it including the quote, if possible. Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way. Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! And who put it there, anyway? Literally How to use a word that literally drives some people nuts. Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice?
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The term nymphomaniac may sound dirty or risque today. But back in Ancient Greece -- well, it also was dirty and risque. Take a look at the origin story of this word! Things get complicated when Stone sics his nympho wife, Lucetta Milla Jovovich , on his aging arbiter. She was as wanton as a Polynesian dancer and as demanding as a nympho. Namanyak siya human makatilaw ug kausa, She became a nympho after her first experience. It may seem like fun and games but this quiz that uses vocab from popular stories will determine how much you know. Origin of nympho by shortening; see -o. Words nearby nympho nymphaeum , nymphalid , nymphectomy , nymphet , nymphitis , nympho , nympholepsy , nympholept , nymphomania , nymphomaniac , nymphoncus.
I have been married for about 20 years and I'm thinking of separating. From the beginning my husband and I had different sex drives. Me always wanting more. My husband works a lot, which is good and bad. I have been given more independence and have learned to do more on my own. But I miss the intimacy.
