"lecherously" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more lecherously [comparative], most lecherously [superlative]
Etymology: From lecherous + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|lecherous|ly}} lecherous + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} lecherously (comparative more lecherously, superlative most lecherously)
  1. In a lecherous manner; characteristic of a lecher.
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