as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
the salacious Greek god Pan is generally portrayed as having the legs, horns, and ears of a goat
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Recent Examples of salacious
But choreographers of the past and present haven’t shied away from the many salacious possibilities offered by this guidance.
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E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
The answer is less salacious, and merely involves meticulous planning.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
Gore gave it a listen, but was quickly abhorred by the salacious content.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The school says the parents are trying to give a salacious bent to objects like a leather jacket.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
The answer is less salacious, and merely involves meticulous planning.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
Gore gave it a listen, but was quickly abhorred by the salacious content.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The school says the parents are trying to give a salacious bent to objects like a leather jacket.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salacious
Adjective
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a large heatproof mixing bowl; let stand 3 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Science funding is a hot topic these days and people have questions about how grants work.—
Kelly S. Mix,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Rafah faces 12 counts of committing lewd and lascivious acts with minors, according to a South San Francisco Police Department news release.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Norman Riemer, 54, was arrested on April 30 and is facing five counts of lewd or lascivious molestation against a victim under the age of 12.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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“Salacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salacious. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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