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as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
itchy sailors on shore leave
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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Going Overboard with Outdoor Lighting Light pollution can be just as irritating as that dog down the street who barks like clockwork for 30 minutes every night.—
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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New York, though, continued to use its newfound abilities to turn defense into offense with the irritating McBride starting in place of Brunson.—
Adjective
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Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.—
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The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).—
Adjective
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Lieu has been one of the key reasons for El Cerrito’s hot start.—
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Some bees can remember experiencing high heat and weigh this against the reward of sugar when it’s offered in hot containers.—
Adjective
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For a movie that will become a violent bloodbath, Sinners is unabashedly horny.—
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Horniest: Fear may have driven all the horny out of this group.—
Adjective
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Julianne being available and excited, wanting to come and play in the sandbox; James, similarly.—
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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