Lascivious

Adjective

Definition: Feeling or revealing an overt sexual interest or desire.

Synonyms: Lustful, Lewd, Licentious

Antonyms: Chaste, Modest, Pure

Examples:
  • His lascivious gaze made her uncomfortable.
  • The movie contained several lascivious scenes.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "las-" as "lust" or "lewd".
  • Imagine a visual representation of a person engaging in sexually suggestive behavior.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English "lascivious", from Latin "lascivus", from "lascivia" meaning "wantonness" or "licentiousness".

Historical Usage:

The term dates back to the 15th century and has been used consistently throughout history to describe overt sexual interest or desire.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Lascivious thoughts"

Explanation:

Referring to lustful or erotic thoughts that involve strong sexual desire.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Considering lasciviousness as the same as being passionate or having a healthy sexual appetite.

Explanation:

Lasciviousness implies an excessive or overly explicit interest in sexual matters that may be considered inappropriate or offensive. It goes beyond normal sexual desire or passion.

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