onanistic

adjective

as in masturbatory

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Recent Examples of onanistic Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific. — Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for onanistic
  1. masturbatory
  2. sensual
  3. voluptuous
Adjective
  • More than masturbatory daydreams, Vladimir inspires our heroine to write with abandon, ignoring professional and personal obligations in service to her muse.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Judging by trophy videos posted to Reddit, most users are training Ani to assist them in baroque masturbatory fantasies.
    — Hari Kunzru, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of masturbatory
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  • Mosaku’s dress was formfitting and merged timeless elegance with a scintillating, sensual appeal by contemporary standards.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Printing, embroidery and sequins gave the surfaces depth, though their richness sometimes competed with the sensual draping that is one of Tron’s strengths.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • The difference between one frame rate and another can be the difference between wanting to ogle a voluptuous demon and wanting to squish her like a bug.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone, meanwhile, can enjoy the simple, perfect sight gag of a voluptuous sheep cleaning a blackboard with her ample fleece.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of voluptuous

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“Onanistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onanistic. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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