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nymphomaniac Meaning & Definition

/ˌnɪm.fəʊˈmeɪ.niˌæk/

What Does Nymphomaniac Mean?

As a noun, nymphomaniac means A woman who has an excessive libido. As an adjective, it means Of a woman, having an excessive libido.

Nymphomaniac at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, adjective
Pronunciation/ˌnɪm.fəʊˈmeɪ.niˌæk/
Syllables5
Synonymsneurotic, nympho and psychoneurotic
Pluralnymphomaniacs
Comparative / superlativemore nymphomaniac, most nymphomaniac

Nymphomaniac Definition (Noun)

  1. A woman who has an excessive libido.

    Xenia's such a nymphomaniac that she's not even satisfied with three lovers.

Nymphomaniac as an Adjective

  1. Of a woman, having an excessive libido.

    nymphomaniacal

Noun

  1. A woman with an excessive libido.

    She's so horny she must be a nymphomaniac.

Synonyms of Nymphomaniac

Nymphomaniac synonyms and antonyms →

Nymphomaniac in a Sentence

Xenia's such a nymphomaniac that she's not even satisfied with three lovers.

nymphomaniacal

She's so horny she must be a nymphomaniac.

Word Forms & Grammar

nymphomaniac (plural nymphomaniacs)

nymphomaniac (comparative more nymphomaniac, superlative most nymphomaniac)

Words That Rhyme With Nymphomaniac

Origin of Nymphomaniac

From nymphomania +‎ -ac. By surface analysis, nympho- +‎ -maniac.

Pronouncing Nymphomaniac

Nymphomaniac is pronounced /ˌnɪm.fəʊˈmeɪ.niˌæk/ and has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (meɪ).

Quick Answers About Nymphomaniac

Is nymphomaniac a noun or an adjective?

Nymphomaniac is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for nymphomaniac?

Close synonyms of nymphomaniac are neurotic, nympho and psychoneurotic. See the full list of nymphomaniac synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of nymphomaniac?

The plural of nymphomaniac is nymphomaniacs.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of nymphomaniac?

The comparative form is more nymphomaniac and the superlative form is most nymphomaniac.

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