lickerish
ˈlɪkərɪʃ
Definition

Definition of lickerish - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
desireDatedeager to taste or enjoy somethingDated
  • He was lickerish for the new dessert.
greedy voracious
2.
behaviorDatedUKlecherous or lustful in behaviorDatedUK
  • His lickerish gaze made her uncomfortable.
lecherous lustful
3.
foodDatedtempting or appetizing in appearanceDated
  • The lickerish display of cakes drew everyone in.
appetizing delicious tempting
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Origin of lickerish

Middle English, likerous (lascivious)

Examples of lickerish in a sentence

  • The puppy was lickerish for attention from its owners.
  • The actor's lickerish behavior was criticized by the media.
  • She avoided his lickerish advances at the party.
  • The lickerish aroma of the bakery was irresistible.
  • Her lickerish presentation of the meal impressed everyone.

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  1. French:gourmand, lubrique, ...
  2. German:gierig, lüstern, ...
  3. Italian:goloso, lussurioso, ...
  4. Spanish:ansioso, lascivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:guloso, lascivo, ...
  6. Chinese:渴望的, 好色的, ...
  7. Japanese:食欲旺盛な, 好色な, ...
  8. Arabic:شَهِيّ, شَهْوَانِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִלְהָב, תַּאֲווָתָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:жадный, похотливый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жадібний, хтивий, ...
  12. Hindi:लालायित, कामुक, ...

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