CEFR C2

onanistic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by masturbation or self-pleasure, often used in a psychological or medical context to describe behaviors or tendencies.

Examples

The researcher studied the onanistic behaviors of adolescents to better understand their development.
Onanistic activities can be a normal part of human sexuality, but excessive engagement may indicate underlying issues.

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onanistic (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɒnəˈnɪstɪk/

Definition

Relating to or characterized by masturbation or self-pleasure, often used in a psychological or medical context to describe behaviors or tendencies.

Examples

The researcher studied the onanistic behaviors of adolescents to better understand their development.
Onanistic activities can be a normal part of human sexuality, but excessive engagement may indicate underlying issues.

How to Use onanistic

onanistic behavior (noun phrase): Masturbatory activities — "The study focused on understanding onanistic behavior in adolescents."
onanistic tendencies (noun phrase): Inclinations towards self-pleasure — "Therapists may explore onanistic tendencies as part of sexual health discussions."

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