Lasciviousness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ləˈsɪvɪ.əsnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lasciviousness is a noun meaning The characteristic or state of being lascivious.
Meaning
The characteristic or state of being lascivious.
Example Sentences
Diodorus Siculus bears out this, and states that the goat was made a god on account of its genital member and lasciviousness.
For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed euill thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, / Thefts, couetouſneſſe, wickedneſſe, deceit, laſciuiouſneſſe, an euill eye, blaſphemie, pride, fooliſhneſſe: / All theſe euill things come from within, and defile the man.
Synonyms for lasciviousness
Depending on context, synonyms include carnality, prurience.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prurience, carnality, lasciviency, lascivity, lickerousness, lubricity.
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