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
Gore gave it a listen, but was quickly abhorred by the salacious content.
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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
Trump allies have also circulated salacious photos of Hunter Biden.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
But just because these other stories aren’t as salacious or headline-grabbing doesn’t make the outcome any less tragic.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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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
Trump allies have also circulated salacious photos of Hunter Biden.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
But just because these other stories aren’t as salacious or headline-grabbing doesn’t make the outcome any less tragic.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salacious
Adjective
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Gabriella is a cousin of King Charles through her father Prince Michael's side of the family and a passionate musician who played an advisory role around the musical performances for Kate's Together at Christmas carol service in December at Westminster Abbey.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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It’s been possible, but hard to find Fettercairn from independent bottlers in the United States, and those who seek it out are passionate about it, Boice said.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a large heatproof mixing bowl; let stand 3 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Science funding is a hot topic these days and people have questions about how grants work.—
Kelly S. Mix,
The Conversation,
22 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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He was convicted of two counts of human trafficking and three counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with girls under 16.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2025
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“Salacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salacious. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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