satyric

adjective

Definition of satyricnext
as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire satyric college students letting loose in the annual bacchanalia known as spring break

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satyric
  1. passionate
  2. hot
  3. lascivious
Adjective
  • Over the last six months of development, Carla has certainly proved to be a passionate writer and producer.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Three decades removed, Westwood is still a cinematic ghost town that passionate film lovers are trying to revive.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • As seen above, even a hot pink top welcomes a playful edge to a classic plaid midi-skirt and chunky boots.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In May, officials in Kern County alone also reported a 42% loss in cherry production this year due to a hot stretch in March followed by April rain accounting for a total loss of more than $13 million for growers.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hot
Adjective
  • He was charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a victim 12 to 16 years old.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • He has been charged with kidnapping, molestation, lewd and lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lascivious
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“Satyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satyric. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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