an addicted to sex
motive noun (goals)
sexaholisms
mania » irrational motive » motivation » psychological feature
sex + -holism imitating alcoholism
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a conceptual model divised in order to provide a scientific explanation for sexual urges, behaviors, or thoughts that appear extreme in frequency or feel out of one's control--in terms of being a literal addiction to sexual activity. This phenomenon is... (41 of 3314 words)
an uncontrollable urge or desire, especially for something harmful; mania (10 of 270 words, 1 usage example, pronunciation)
excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization ... | excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm [often used in combination]; ... (17 of 163 words, 2 definitions, 1 usage example, pronunciation)
An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire; a craze | [psychiatry] A manifestation of bipolar disorder, characterized by profuse and ... (19 of 60 words, 3 definitions, 1 usage example, pronunciation)
a very strong interest in something which fills a person's mind or uses up all their time (17 of 45 words, 2 usage examples, pronunciation)
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a state in which someone directs all their attention to one particular thing | [specialized] a state of extreme physical and mental activity, often ... (23 of 59 words, 2 definitions, 2 usage examples, pronunciation)
an extremely strong enthusiasm for something, especially among a lot of people | a mental illness that makes someone behave in an extremely excited ... (23 of 50 words, 2 definitions, pronunciation)
an urge to do something inadvisable (6 of 27 words, pronunciation)
a hankering (to do something); mania (6 of 21 words, pronunciation)
in psychiatric terminology, any abnormal or unusual state of excitement, as in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. (18 of 19 words)
an irresistible urge; mania. (4 of 10 words, pronunciation)
an excessive and intense interest in or enthusiasm for something | a psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive physical activity, rapidly ... (19 of 52 words, 2 definitions, pronunciation)
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