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Lasciviousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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lasciviousness

 

[ lษ™หˆsษชv.i.ษ™s.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual desire

Lasciviousness refers to a strong and often overtly sexual desire or inclination. It can manifest in the form of lewd behavior, suggestive actions, or excessive interest in sexual matters. The term is often used to describe conduct that is considered morally objectionable or indecent. Lasciviousness can carry legal implications, particularly when it pertains to harassment or immorality. This state of being can attract social stigma and criticism.

Synonyms

lewdness, licentiousness, salaciousness

Examples of usage

  • His lasciviousness made everyone uncomfortable at the party.
  • The lasciviousness of the film sparked a debate about censorship.
  • She was disturbed by the lasciviousness of the comments made by the guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "lasciviousness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lascรญvia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเค‚เค—เคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรผsternheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterlanjuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะพั‚ะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lubieลผnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚‰ๆฌฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lascivitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lascivia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸehvet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ๋ž€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดู‡ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smilstvo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smilstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทซ่ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razuzdanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญknir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทะฐา›ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸehvษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lascivia

Word origin

The word 'lasciviousness' comes from the Latin term 'lasciviosus', which means 'frolicksome' or 'wanton'. The roots of 'lascivious' can be traced back to 'lascivia', denoting lust or lewdness. This etymological background reflects a longstanding association with sexual impropriety and lack of restraint. The term began to be used in Middle English in the late 14th century, carrying with it a sense of moral disapproval. Over time, lasciviousness has been linked to various cultural and religious discourses criticizing unrestrained sexual behavior. Throughout history, societies have oscillated between periods of sexual liberation and repression, with lasciviousness often becoming a focal point of these discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,079, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.