Definition of sadomasochistic in English:
sadomasochistic
adjective ˌseɪdəʊmasəˈkɪstɪkˌseɪdoʊˌmæsəˈkɪstɪk
Characterized by or deriving sexual gratification from both sadism and masochism.
sadomasochistic fantasies and practices
a complex sadomasochistic relationship
Example sentencesExamples
- A new standard for sadomasochistic depravity is set each time the cameras roll.
- The central sadomasochistic drama is played out against the background of Erika's enmeshment with her controlling mother.
- They are the dirty secrets under the squeaky-clean surface, the seductive sadomasochistic dream behind absolute power.
- The elements of sadomasochistic sex, desires for violence, and a trajectory toward suicide will provoke discomfort among many readers.
- This sadomasochistic element introduces complex shades of meaning to her character.
- In this sense, discipline can carry a sadomasochistic connotation of role-play in the interest of pleasure.
- The play's sexuality is always sadomasochistic, emphasized by his heated direction.
- Reaction to such obvious sadomasochistic goading exceeds the energy threshold of this reviewer.
- We have seen characters like this in many mob stories, the sadomasochistic psychopath who flaunts rank against reproach.
- Women are portrayed as desexualized personae and seen through a sadomasochistic veil.
Definition of sadomasochistic in US English:
sadomasochistic
adjectiveˌseɪdoʊˌmæsəˈkɪstɪkˌsādōˌmasəˈkistik
Characterized by or deriving sexual gratification from both sadism and masochism.
sadomasochistic fantasies and practices
a complex sadomasochistic relationship
Example sentencesExamples
- A new standard for sadomasochistic depravity is set each time the cameras roll.
- This sadomasochistic element introduces complex shades of meaning to her character.
- Reaction to such obvious sadomasochistic goading exceeds the energy threshold of this reviewer.
- Women are portrayed as desexualized personae and seen through a sadomasochistic veil.
- The central sadomasochistic drama is played out against the background of Erika's enmeshment with her controlling mother.
- The elements of sadomasochistic sex, desires for violence, and a trajectory toward suicide will provoke discomfort among many readers.
- We have seen characters like this in many mob stories, the sadomasochistic psychopath who flaunts rank against reproach.
- In this sense, discipline can carry a sadomasochistic connotation of role-play in the interest of pleasure.
- They are the dirty secrets under the squeaky-clean surface, the seductive sadomasochistic dream behind absolute power.
- The play's sexuality is always sadomasochistic, emphasized by his heated direction.