1. Definition & Meaning
Sexual urge (noun):
A natural and strong desire for sexual activity. It’s a biological feeling that can arise from attraction, emotions, hormones, or physical closeness.
In simple words, a sexual urge means wanting to have sex or feel sexually close to someone.
2. Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈsɛkʃuəl ɜːrdʒ/
- Breakdown: SEK-shoo-uhl URJ
3. Grammatical Formation
| Part of Speech | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun phrase | sexual urge | “He struggled to control his sexual urges.” |
Common verbs: feel, have, control, resist, suppress, give in to
4. Synonyms
sexual desire, lust, erotic craving, physical longing, sensual urge, libido, carnal desire
5. Antonyms
asexuality, lack of desire, indifference, self-restraint, celibacy
6. Related Terms
- Libido: General sexual drive or energy
- Sexual desire: Broader term including both urge and emotional longing
- Physical attraction: Drawn to someone’s appearance
- Erotic feelings: Sexually charged emotions
- Impulse control: Ability to resist urges
7. Common Collocations
- strong sexual urge
- natural sexual urges
- suppress sexual urge
- act on a sexual urge
- resist sexual urges
- sexual urges and hormones
8. Idiomatic Usage & Expressions
- “Give in to temptation” – Surrender to a sexual or emotional urge
“He gave in to temptation despite his better judgment.”
- “The heat of the moment” – Acting due to strong desire or emotion
“In the heat of the moment, they couldn’t resist each other.”
- “Burning desire” – Intense emotional or sexual craving
“She felt a burning desire she couldn’t ignore.”
- “The flesh is weak” – Admitting it’s hard to resist physical urges
“He tried to resist, but the flesh is weak.”
9. Sample Sentences
- “Sexual urges are natural, but how we act on them matters.”
- “He felt a sexual urge, but chose to wait until he was ready.”
- “Suppressing sexual urges can be difficult during puberty.”
- “Open communication about sexual urges helps in healthy relationships.”
- “Her sexual urges surprised her after years of emotional distance.”