What does "masturbatory" mean?

Of or relating to masturbation.

What is a synonym for "masturbatory"?

Common synonyms include: autoerotic, autoerotic, masturbational, masturbational.

Pronounced //ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i//.

//ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Of or relating to masturbation.
"A common belief is that women are slower than men in their sexual responses, but the masturbatory data do not reflect that opinion."
2
Excessively self-absorbed or self-indulgent.
"A 2025 phenomenon involving teenagers and masturbatory twentysomethings with limited education and experience given the authority to tell five-star generals, former presidents, cabinet secretaries, academics, and ambassadors how to do their jobs."
3
vain, futile, pointless (having no real substance, value, or importance)

"A common belief is that women are slower than men in their sexual responses, but the masturbatory data do not reflect that opinion."

From masturbate + -ory.

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