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单词 masturbatory
释义

masturbatory

adjective

mas·​tur·​ba·​to·​ry ˈma-stər-bə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce masturbatory (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or involving masturbation
masturbatory fantasies
2
: excessively self-absorbed or self-indulgent
write tedious, masturbatory books … about themselves for people to read … with envy D. R. Katz

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Both Ramy’s rejection of bin Laden and his masturbatory triumph ultimately matter only to himself, not to the classmates whose minds about him are already made up. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2021 Just wait for the next fascist to take office and continue this masturbatory rage ouroboros. Megh Wright, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2021 However, charity golf tournaments tend to be a woefully inefficient and exceptionally masturbatory way of trying to raise funds. Gary Gramling, SI.com, 21 Oct. 2017 Alfredo Castro plays a 50-year-old in Caracas who pays young men for their company (and masturbatory inspiration). Anita Gates, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2016

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

masturbatory

adjective

mas·​tur·​ba·​to·​ry ˈmas-tər-bə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- How to pronounce masturbatory (audio)
: of, relating to, or associated with masturbation
masturbatory fantasies

masturbatory

adjective

as in onanistic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • onanistic
  • sensual
  • voluptuous
  • self-absorbed
  • self-obsessed
  • sensuous
  • hedonistic
  • gluttonous
  • sybaritic
  • carnal
  • overindulgent
  • uncontrolled
  • self-indulgent
  • voracious
  • fleshly
  • incontinent
  • luxurious
  • indulgent
  • reckless
  • rapacious
  • greedy
  • intemperate
  • splurging
  • decadent
  • extravagant
  • wanton

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ascetic
  • sober
  • abstemious
  • temperate
  • self-abnegating
  • continent
  • ascetical
  • abstinent
  • self-denying
  • austere
  • spartan
  • disciplined
  • self-disciplined
  • self-controlled
  • self-governed
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