Definition of lascivious

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las·civ·i·ous    (l-sv-s) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Given to or expressing lust; lecherous.
2. Exciting sexual desires; salacious.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Late Latin lascvisus, from Latin lascvia, lewdness, playfulness, from lascvus, lustful, playful; see las- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
las·civi·ous·ly (Adverb), las·civi·ous·ness (Noun)

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