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salacious Synonyms

Another word for salacious

Choosing another word for salacious depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or conveying an undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters, especially in a sensationalized or vulgar way.

Usage Example

"The tabloid newspaper was criticized for publishing prurient gossip about the politician's private life."

Strongest
prurient
lascivious
lewd
Strong
bawdy
indecent
obscene
licentious
ribald
scurrilous
Weak
sensationalist

• adjective (Context 2)

Driven by or displaying strong sexual desire; lustful or lecherous.

Usage Example

"In classic comedies of manners, the stock character of the lustful old aristocrat is frequently outwitted by the young heroine."

Strongest
lustful
lecherous
lascivious
libidinous
Strong
lubricious
licentious
wanton

Opposites of salacious

The opposite of salacious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

chaste
celibate
abstinent
decent
wholesome
modest
pure
clean
See all opposites of salacious

• Nearby Words

salaam
salability
salable
salacious
salad
salado
salak

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Salacious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/salacious
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