fetish (Meaning)
fetish (n)
a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
excessive or irrational devotion to some activity
fetish (n.)
A material object supposed among certain African tribes to represent in such a way, or to be so connected with, a supernatural being, that the possession of it gives to the possessor power to control that being.
Any object to which one is excessively devoted.
fetish (a.)
Alt. of Fetishistic
Synonyms & Antonyms of fetish
Synonyms:
- yen
- penchant
- predilection
- bent
- drive
- itch
- proclivity
- hunger
- yearning
- tendency
- complex
- hang-up
- cacoëthes
- enthusiasm
- hankering
- thirst
- quirk
- pining
- idiosyncrasy
- trip
- appetite
- passion
- desire
- urge
- predisposition
- inclination
- propensity
- longing
- lust
- partiality
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
fetish Sentence Examples
- Growing up, her fetish for collecting colorful rocks often led her on adventurous hikes in search of unique specimens.
- His fetish for vintage vinyl records manifested in a meticulously organized collection spanning various genres.
- The detective noticed a pattern in the crime scenes, suggesting the perpetrator had a fetish for leaving behind a signature item.
- Sarah's fetish for fashion extended beyond clothing, as she meticulously curated her accessories to complement each outfit.
- The chef's culinary fetish for experimenting with exotic spices resulted in dishes that tantalized the taste buds.
- Mark's fetish for classic cars was evident in his garage, which housed an impressive array of meticulously restored vehicles.
- Jane's fetish for old books led her to spend countless hours browsing through dusty shelves in antique stores.
- The museum displayed artifacts from different cultures, including ceremonial masks used in religious rites and fetish objects believed to hold spiritual power.
- Jack's fascination with space exploration bordered on a fetish, as he eagerly consumed every documentary and book on the subject.
- The artist's sculptures often incorporated elements of her fetish for repurposed materials, creating thought-provoking pieces that challenged conventional notions of beauty.
FAQs About the word fetish
a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body, a charm superstitiously bel
fixation, obsession,problem, preoccupation, mania, compulsion, prepossession, infatuation, craving,idée fixe
apathy, disregard, nonchalance, insouciance, nonchalance, apathy,indifference, indifference, unconcern, unconcern
Growing up, her fetish for collecting colorful rocks often led her on adventurous hikes in search of unique specimens.
His fetish for vintage vinyl records manifested in a meticulously organized collection spanning various genres.
The detective noticed a pattern in the crime scenes, suggesting the perpetrator had a fetish for leaving behind a signature item.
Sarah's fetish for fashion extended beyond clothing, as she meticulously curated her accessories to complement each outfit.
