Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lascivious
Adjective
/ləsˈsɪv.i.əs/
Definition
Feeling or showing a strong desire for sexual activity or revealing an overt sexual interest.
Examples
- His lascivious gaze made her uncomfortable.
- The novel contained a lascivious scene that sparked controversy.
- She dismissed his lascivious remarks as uncalled for.
Meaning
The term refers to behavior or expressions that are sexually provocative or lewd, often in an inappropriate context.
Synonyms
- lasciviousness
- lewd
- salacious
- licentious
- indecent
