lascivious

adjective
UK: /ləˈsɪviəs/
US: /ləˈsɪviəs/

  1. Feeling or expressing strong sexual desire; characterized by or arousing lust.

    1. He gave her a lascivious look.
    2. The movie was criticized for its lascivious scenes that objectified women.

Synonyms

lewd bawdy licentious lustful randy libidinous salacious
lascivious adjective

  1. Indicating sexual interest or expressive of lewdness.

    1. The man's lascivious smile made her uncomfortable.
    2. I felt uneasy under his lascivious gaze during the business meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lascivious" is /ləˈsɪviəs/ in British English and /ləˈsɪviəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lascivious": lewd, bawdy, licentious, lustful, randy, libidinous, salacious.

Example usage of "lascivious": "He gave her a lascivious look.". More examples on the page.