LASCIVIOUS


Meaning of LASCIVIOUS in English

/ ləˈsɪviəs; NAmE / adjective

( formal , disapproving ) feeling or showing strong sexual desire :

a lascivious person

lascivious thoughts

►  la·scivi·ous·ly adverb

►  la·scivi·ous·ness noun [ U ]

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from late Latin lasciviosus , from Latin lascivia lustfulness, from lascivus lustful, wanton.

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