Salacious
Adjective
Definition: tending to arouse or excite sexual desire; obscene; lecherous.
Definition: expressing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination.
Synonyms: Lewd, Lascivious, Erotic, Suggestive, Sensual
Antonyms: Modest, Chaste, Pure, Decent
- The scandalous novel was filled with salacious details about the characters' love affairs.
- The tabloid newspaper focuses on salacious gossip and scandal.
- Think of the word "saliva" which is related to senses and can be associated with salaciousness.
Etymology:
The word "salacious" comes from the Latin word "salacitas," which means "lustfulness" or "eager lewdness." It was first recorded in English in the late 17th century.
Historical Usage:Throughout history, the word "salacious" has been used to describe explicit or indecent content and behavior related to sexuality.
Related Idioms:
"Salacious rumors"
Explanation:Refers to scandalous or sensational gossip or rumors of a sexual nature.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "salacious" with words like "seditious" or "salutary."
Explanation:"Salacious" specifically refers to sexual content, while "seditious" relates to inciting rebellion and "salutary" means something that is beneficial or healthful. These words have different meanings and shouldn't be confused.