LASCIVIOUS


Meaning of LASCIVIOUS in English

[ lə'sɪvɪəs ]

■ adjective feeling or revealing an overt sexual desire.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

ME: from late L. lasciviosus , from L. lascivia 'lustfulness'.

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