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Salaciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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salaciously

 

[ səˈleɪʃəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, content, language

The term 'salaciously' refers to actions or expressions that are characterized by a strong interest in sexual matters, often implying an inappropriate or excessive level of such interest. It is used to describe an attitude or approach that is lewd or lustful in nature. In literature, it often describes content that is designed to provoke sexual excitement or arousal. The term can carry a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of subtlety in its expression.

Synonyms

lasciviously, lewdly, licentiously, risquely

Examples of usage

  • He spoke salaciously about the latest scandal.
  • The novel was criticized for depicting relationships salaciously.
  • She salaciously detailed her romantic escapades.
  • The film featured salacious scenes that gathered mixed reviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "salaciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 safadamente

🇮🇳 विज्ञापनी

🇩🇪 sinnlich

🇮🇩 dengan cabul

🇺🇦 смакуючи

🇵🇱 rozpustnie

🇯🇵 淫らに (midara ni)

🇫🇷 salacement

🇪🇸 salazmente

🇹🇷 ayıptan kaçınmaz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 음탕하게 (eumtaghage)

🇸🇦 بشكل فاسق (bishakl fasq)

🇨🇿 smyslně

🇸🇰 zmyselne

🇨🇳 淫荡地 (yín dàng de)

🇸🇮 razuzdano

🇮🇸 ósiðlega

🇰🇿 жамандықпен

🇬🇪 ბრიყვულად (briqvulad)

🇦🇿 ədalətsiz

🇲🇽 salazmente

Word origin

The word 'salacious' originates from the Latin term 'salax', which means 'lustful' or 'ravenous'. This term itself comes from the root 'sal-', which relates to 'salt', often used metaphorically in ancient texts to suggest something that is piquant or stimulating. The evolution into the English language into 'salacious' likely occurred in the late Middle Ages, through influences of Old French, where it connotes a sense of moral degradation associated with excessive desire. By the time it entered common usage in English literature, particularly during the 19th century, 'salacious' was firmly associated with lewdness and lasciviousness, often linked with the depiction of morally questionable behavior. The transformation into the adverb 'salaciously' reflects the need to describe actions or statements that encapsulate this quality, and as such, it has maintained its strong connotation of impropriety in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,218, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.