/ˌlɪbɪˈdɪnl/ LIB-i-DIN-ul

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by libido, especially in a psychological or psychoanalytic context

“The libidinal energy of the crowd was palpable as they cheered for their favorite team.”

2. noun

a libidinal impulse or urge, especially one that is repressed or unconscious

“The therapist helped her patient to explore the underlying libidinal forces driving her behavior.”

3. adverb

in a manner characterized by or related to libido, especially in a psychological or psychoanalytic context