LASCIVIOUS


Meaning of LASCIVIOUS in English

ləˈsivēəs, laˈ- adjective

Etymology: Latin lascivia wantonness (from lascivus wanton + -ia -y) + English -ous — more at lust

1. : inclined to lechery : lewd , lustful

flaunted the adulteries of lascivious women — H.O.Taylor

2. : tending to arouse sexual desire : libidinous , salacious

suggestive, even lascivious poses — American Book Publishers Council

pleasant, lascivious verses — Times Literary Supplement

• las·civ·i·ous·ly adverb

• las·civ·i·ous·ness noun -es

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