lascivious — feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Pronunciation (IPA): /ləˈsɪviəs/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's lascivious jokes made the audience uncomfortable.
- She reported her boss for making lascivious comments during meetings.
- The medieval painting was criticized for its lascivious depiction of angels.
lascivious
ADJECTIVE[/ləˈsɪviəs/]
feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
The nobleman's lascivious stare made the maid grip her tray tighter.
Lass acting civil? Nuss! Crude and lewd behavior everywhere!
His lascivious nature made colleagues suspicious of his ambitious rise
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lascivia' meaning 'wantonness' or 'lustfulness,' derived from 'lascivus' (wanton, lustful). The word entered English through Old French influence during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
Latin 'lascivia' (wantonness) + English suffix '-ous' (adjective-forming, meaning 'full of') = lascivious (full of lustful desire)
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📝Examples
“The comedian's lascivious jokes made the audience uncomfortable.”
“She reported her boss for making lascivious comments during meetings.”
“The medieval painting was criticized for its lascivious depiction of angels.”
“His lascivious grin disappeared when he saw her angry expression.”
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