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
For those who love historical British drama, there are both salacious and sophisticated components to the mansion's storied past, like a high-profile affair involving a conservative member of Parliament, a 19-year-old dancer, and a Russian spy that led to a major government scandal in the 1960s.
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Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Judicial watchdog files charges against Broward judge who promoted salacious rumors, AI recording in campaign
Judicial watchdog files charges against Broward judge who promoted salacious rumors, AI recording in campaign
Remember the old Holly Blue space?
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Although Brit is the one who put the salacious tea on the table, Kelli is the one who apologizes for repeating it during a tour of Angela’s rental property.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Penn Badgley's Joe Goldberg will no longer haunt our TV screens with his salacious — yet addicting — crimes as his reign as everyone's favorite serial killer (ew?) is officially coming to an end in season 5.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Judicial watchdog files charges against Broward judge who promoted salacious rumors, AI recording in campaign
Judicial watchdog files charges against Broward judge who promoted salacious rumors, AI recording in campaign
Remember the old Holly Blue space?
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Although Brit is the one who put the salacious tea on the table, Kelli is the one who apologizes for repeating it during a tour of Angela’s rental property.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Penn Badgley's Joe Goldberg will no longer haunt our TV screens with his salacious — yet addicting — crimes as his reign as everyone's favorite serial killer (ew?) is officially coming to an end in season 5.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 25 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
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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
Adjective
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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 14 Jun. 2025.
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