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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as in desire
sexual appetite
the salaciousness usually enjoyed with a new fling
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Recent Examples of salacious
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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Adjective
But choreographers of the past and present haven’t shied away from the many salacious possibilities offered by this guidance.
—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
Noun
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Though the setup feels familiar, the film smartly never places faith, desire, and family in simplistic opposition.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The signatories essentially argue that the role of court itself, as well as that of the European Convention on Human Rights, needs to be re-considered in light of states’ desire to intensify such migration control measures.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 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
Noun
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While market opportunity and product-market fit are paramount, successful entrepreneurship often stems from an innate drive and passion for pursuing a vision.—
Daniel Ramsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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On May 24, Saturn will enter Aries for the first time in decades, marking the start of a new era of autonomy and bold passion.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 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
Noun
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Nosferatu is summoned from the occult niche of the Eggers universe viewers are now familiar with: remnants of The Lighthouse (2019) and The Northman (2022) ooze through the Gothic gloom and nauseating eroticism.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Dec. 2024
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In the 1970s, eroticism was situated between what was shown and what was hidden.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2024
Noun
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In this intertwining tale about lust, rage, and abandonment, Alice must find her mysterious hook-up in order to save her humanity.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Working with producer Carter Lang of SZA and Doja Cat fame, de la Fuente is no longer trying to capture the gilded vignettes of home, but rather relaxing into the bliss of fleeting moments, creating universal depictions of lust and yearning sung in breathy registers.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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“Salacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salacious. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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