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Definition of lascivious

lascivious

/ləˈsɪv.i.əs/
las · civ · i · ous
Adverb:lasciviously
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1

Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.

Example

"The character in the play was portrayed as a corrupt nobleman known for his lascivious behavior and crude remarks."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin lasciviosus, from Latin lascivia ('playfulness, wantonness, lewdness'), derived from lascivus ('sportive, playful, lustful').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lascivious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lascivious
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