If you have problems with low libido my suggestion is to go see a doctor or someone with expertise on this issue.
Source: tatoeba (1009911)
Libido
Synonyms for "libido" (149 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
admirationadorationaffectionagapeamoranimaarchetypal patternarchetypeardencyardorattachmentblind impulsebodily lovebrotherly lovecaritascarnalitycharitychristian lovecoconsciouscoldness
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collective unconsciousconcupiscenceconjugal loveconscienceconscious selfcuriositydeath instinctdesiderationdesire
Adjective(1 words)
animalistic drive
Strong matches (45)
devotiondriveeagernessegoego idealego-id conflicterosethical selffaithful lovefancyfantasyfervorflamefleshfleshlinessfondnessforeconsciousfree lovefree-lovismfrigidity
Noun(4 words)
erotic drivelibidinal drivelibidinal energylibidinous energy
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (74)
lust for learningmarriagemarried lovemindmotive forcenatural instinctnatural tendencyneedpassionpersonapersonalityphysical loveplatonic lovepleasurepleasure principlepopular regardpopularitypotencypreconsciousprimitive self
Show 47 more words
psychepsychic apparatusracial unconsciousregardselfsensualitysentimentsexsex drivesexinesssexual desiresexual instinctsexual lovesexual urgesexualismsexualityshinespiritual lovesubconscioussubconscious mindsubconscious urgesubliminalsubliminal selfsubmerged mindsuperegotender feelingtender passionthirst for knowledgetrueloveunconsciousunconscious mindunlearned capacityunreasoning impulseurgeuxoriousnessvital impulsevoluptuousnesswantwantingwayweaknesswillwill and pleasurewishwish fulfillmentworshipyearning
Adjective(1 words)
strong arousal
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: admiration, adoration, affection, agape, amor.
- Sentence evidence is available for libido, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "libido".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "libido"
Keep "libido" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "libido" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "libido", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "libido" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesCollocations
6 entrieshigh libidolibidinal energylibidinous energylibido fluctuationslibido levelslow libido
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
My wife has no libido since she got pregnant. What can I do?
Source: tatoeba (1109133)
East Indian sexuality has been influenced by recent colonial history. By no means are the levels of libido homogeneous throughout India, of course.
Source: tatoeba (1499844)
He has a low libido.
Source: tatoeba (2298168)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "libido"?
Closest matches include admiration, adoration, affection, agape, amor.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "libido"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.