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Meaning of scopophilia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A sexual dependency on openly observing sex organs and sexual acts, as opposed to voyeurism which is secret.

uncountable

Examples

“At first feeling somewhat inhibited in his watching by Sam's presence (perhaps due to an inferiority complex), Jake freely indulges in his scopophilia once the other man is gone, growing excited by the sight of this woman whose dance includes undressing, donning some jewels, and then stroking herself.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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