libido

The definition of libido is the emotional energy of biological desires, especially sexual desire.

(noun)

An example of libido is the urge to engage in sex.

See libido in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the sexual urge or instinct
Psychoanalysis psychic energy generally; specif., a basic form of psychic energy, comprising the positive, loving instincts and manifested variously at different stages of personality development

Origin: ModL < L, pleasure, wantonness < libet, lubet, it pleases: for IE base see love

See libido in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. li·bi·dos

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Origin: Latin libīdō, desire; see leubh- in Indo-European roots

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