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Lascivious: meaning, definitions and examples

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lascivious

 

[ lษ™หˆsษชv.i.ษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual behavior

Lascivious describes an overtly sexual desire or behavior that is considered excessive or inappropriate. This term often implies a lack of restraint in sexual matters, suggesting that the individual is prone to lewdness or lustfulness. It can refer to actions, gestures, or expressions that provoke or indicate a strong sexual appetite. Lascivious behavior might be deemed offensive or scandalous in certain contexts, especially when it violates social norms.

Synonyms

lewd, licentious, lustful, salacious, wanton.

Examples of usage

  • His lascivious comments made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The movie was criticized for its lascivious scenes.
  • She received lascivious glances from strangers.
  • The lascivious dance moves shocked the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "lascivious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lascivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเค‚เค—เคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lascivious

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berahi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ัƒั‚ั‚ั”ะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lubieลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆทซใ‚‰ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lascif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lascivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸehvetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ๋ž€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซูŠุฑ ู„ู„ุดู‡ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smyslnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smyselnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทซ่ก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razuzdan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laskast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸehvษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lascivo

Etymology

The word 'lascivious' originates from the Latin term 'lasciviosus', which means 'wanton', 'lewd', or 'lascivious'. This Latin root comes from 'lascivia', meaning 'playfulness' or 'wantonness', which itself derives from the verb 'lascivire', translating to โ€˜to playโ€™ or โ€˜to be playfulโ€™. The term entered the English language in the late 14th century, retaining its negative connotation regarding sexual behavior as it transitioned into usage. Historically, 'lascivious' has been utilized in legal and literary contexts to describe behavior that crosses the line into immorality or is considered socially unacceptable. It often appears in discussions about sexuality related to law, literature, and social critique, reflecting changing attitudes toward sexual expression through the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,708, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.