— salaciously , adv. — salaciousness, salacity /seuh las"i tee/ , n.
/seuh lay"sheuhs/ , adj.
1. lustful or lecherous.
2. (of writings, pictures, etc.) obscene; grossly indecent.
[ 1635-45; salaci- (s. of salax ) lustful (deriv. of salire to jump, move spasmodically, spurt; see SALIENT, SALTATION) + -OUS ]
Syn. 1. lewd, wanton, lascivious, libidinous. 2. pornographic.
Ant. 1. modest.