masturbatory

adjective

Definition of masturbatorynext
as in onanistic

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Recent Examples of masturbatory Bardo for being masturbatory and self-pitying, Empire of Light for being shallow and unfocused. — Vulture, 24 Jan. 2023 And this use was a selling point, not a secret, during an era of anti-masturbatory rhetoric. — Kim Adams, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2020 Photo: flickr/krossbow Daily masturbatory activity associated with long-term weight reduction. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masturbatory
  1. sensual
  2. voluptuous
  3. sensuous
  4. self-absorbed
Adjective
  • McBryde in particular seemed to enjoy exercising her acting chops on the song’s sensual antagonism.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
  • From plush Tuscan shearling and fluffy furs to structured tweeds and supple leathers, Yves Salomon paints a rich sensual experience that elevates its minimal, androgynous silhouettes.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • Fans were hyped to see Ice regain her voluptuous figure and showed her love in the replies.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The voluptuous installation, spearheaded by Amy Kule, a longtime producer of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July Fireworks show, will remain on display through Wednesday (March 5).
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of voluptuous
Adjective
  • The dress featured a modest high neckline with tactile drape contrasts with a sensuous open-back design.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Over the next few years, Flack’s sensuous voice and piano were ubiquitous on pop radio.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of sensuous
Adjective
  • But Shirley MacLaine takes things to a whole other level when Aurora — who audiences could be forgiven for initially dismissing as a vapid and self-absorbed mom — takes our heartstrings and refuses to let go.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • There's no market for a self-absorbed, past his prime, locker room cancer?
    — Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of self-absorbed

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“Masturbatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masturbatory. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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