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    Lascivious

    /ləˈsɪv.i.əs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.
    The lascivious glances he cast at her made her uncomfortable.
    Characterized by or arousing sexual desire or imagination.
    The novel was criticized for its lascivious content.
    Given to or expressing lust; lewd.
    The lascivious behavior at the party shocked the more conservative guests.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'lascivious', from Latin 'lascivius', meaning 'wanton, playful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lascivious glance:
    A look that suggests strong sexual desire.
    lascivious behavior:
    Actions that are overtly sexual in nature.
    lascivious thoughts:
    Thoughts that are characterized by sexual desire.

    Related Words

    lecherous
    Having or showing a strong or excessive sexual desire.
    salacious
    Having or conveying undue interest in sexual matters.
    prurient
    Having a tendency to excitement sexual desire.

    Slang Meanings

    Seedy
    That film was so seedy; it was filled with lascivious scenes.
    Racy
    She found the lascivious advertisements a bit too racy for her taste.