algolagniac

/ˌælɡəˈlæɡniæk/
noun
  1. A person who experiences algolagnia; someone who derives sexual pleasure from pain.
    • The novel's protagonist was portrayed as an algolagniac.
    • The support group was created for algolagniacs seeking understanding.
    • In the study, each algolagniac reported different triggers for their condition.
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of algolagnia or an algolagniac.
    • She found the algolagniac imagery in the artwork disturbing.
    • The therapist specialized in treating algolagniac behaviors.
    • His algolagniac tendencies were evident in his writings.
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