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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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
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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
Adjective
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Cannas like the summer heat and humidity and do just fine without watering except in really hot areas like southern Florida.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Nine states have assault weapons bans in place, as gun control has become a hot topic at the Supreme Court.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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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 6 Jun. 2025.
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