What does salacious mean?
Salacious means Promoting sexual desire or lust..
Salacious
/səˈleɪ.ʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Promoting sexual desire or lust..
Definitions by Sense
- Promoting sexual desire or lust.
- Lascivious, bawdy, obscene, lewd.
Example Sentences
utterly salacious
salacious gossip
salacious details
The newspaper published a salacious story about the scandal.
He was arrested for distributing salacious material.
Synonyms for salacious
Antonyms for salacious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more salacious
- most salacious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for salacious?
Common synonyms include ardent, hot, dirty, lubricious.
What is the opposite of salacious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use salacious in a sentence?
utterly salacious
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