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LASCIVIOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lascivious mean?
• LASCIVIOUS (adjective)
The adjective LASCIVIOUS has 1 sense:
1. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
Familiarity information: LASCIVIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
Synonyms:
lascivious; lewd; libidinous; lustful
Context example:
libidinous orgies
Similar:
sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)
Derivation:
lasciviousness (feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness)
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