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salacious

/səˈleɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

/səˈleɪ.ʃəs/C2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то непристойное, неприличное или характеризующееся чрезмерным интересом к сексуальным вопросам.

Describes something that is indecent, obscene, or characterized by an excessive interest in sexual matters.

  1. Lustful or lecherousC2formal

    Having or showing strong sexual desire; characterized by lust.

    ruПохотливый

    • The novel was criticized for its salacious content.
    • He was known for his salacious remarks at parties.
    • The tabloid published salacious details about the celebrity's private life.

    Synonymscarnalhornylasciviouslecherouslewdlibidinouslubriciouslustfulprurientrandy

    Antonymschastedecentinnocentmodestpurevirtuous

  2. Suggestive of immoralityC2formal

    Tending to suggest or promote moral looseness or indecency.

    ruНепристойный

    • The film was banned for its salacious scenes.
    • She found the advertisement too salacious for a family audience.
    • The comedian's salacious jokes offended many viewers.

    Synonymsindecentlasciviouslecherouslewdlicentiouslustfulobsceneprurient

    Antonymschastecleandecentinnocentmodestmoralproperpurevirtuouswholesome

Forms
  • more salacious comparative form
  • most salacious superlative form
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