adj
lascivious
luh-SIH-vih-uhs
Lascivious (adj) means showing an excessive or improper interest in sex; lewd. Example: “The judge called the comments lascivious and inappropriate for the workplace.”
adj
1
Showing an excessive or improper interest in sex; lewd.
"The judge called the comments lascivious and inappropriate for the workplace."
How to use lascivious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving or looking in a sexually inappropriate, leering way.
When to use it
A formal or literary word, often used in legal or disapproving contexts rather than casual speech.
Common pairings
lascivious remarks
lascivious behavior
a lascivious grin
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more lascivious
- Superlative
- most lascivious
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Etymology
From Latin lascivus, meaning "playful" or "wanton," which took on a more sexual overtone over time.
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Rhymes for lascivious
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What does “lascivious” mean?
The word “lascivious” means showing an excessive or improper interest in sex; lewd.
How do you pronounce “lascivious”?
“Lascivious” is pronounced luh-SIH-vih-uhs (/ləˈsɪvi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “lascivious” in a sentence?
Here is “lascivious” used in a sentence: “The judge called the comments lascivious and inappropriate for the workplace.”
What part of speech is “lascivious”?
“Lascivious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “lascivious” come from?
The word “lascivious” comes from Latin.
