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salace — meaning in English

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English meaning

pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
salacious adj Deliberately focused on sex in a way that feels crude, gossipy, or designed to titillate rather than inform.

Senses

salace is used for these senses in English:

pungent (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
salacious Promoting sexual desire or lust.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

acre pungente caustico mordace sferzante tagliente