Lascivious Meaning in English

word

US

ɫəˈsɪviəs

luh-SIV-ee-uhs

UK

lɐsˈɪvɪəs

luh-SIV-ee-uhs

Definition

Showing strong and often inappropriate sexual desire; behaving in a way that is overly sexual or suggestive.

Usage & Nuances

"Lascivious" is formal and often used in legal or written contexts, not in everyday conversation. Usually describes actions, looks, or behavior judged as overly sexual; can carry a negative or judgmental tone.

• Spanish: lascivo - lasciva
• Portuguese (BR): lascivo - lasciva
• Portuguese (PT): lascivo - lasciva
• Chinese (Simplified): 淫荡的 - 好色的
• Chinese (Traditional): 淫蕩的 - 好色的
• Hindi: कामुक
• Arabic: فاسق - شهواني
• Bengali: কামুক - লালসাপূর্ণ
• Russian: похотливый - развратный
• Japanese: みだらな - 好色な
• Vietnamese: dâm đãng - khiêu dâm
• Korean: 음탕한 - 색정적인
• Turkish: şehvetli - azgın
• Urdu: ہرزہ سرائی - شہوانی
• Indonesian: cabul - penuh nafsu

Example Sentences

He was accused of making lascivious comments at work.

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The movie was banned for its lascivious scenes.

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She did not appreciate his lascivious stare.

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The novel was criticized for its overly lascivious tone throughout.

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His lascivious jokes made everyone uncomfortable at the party.

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If you keep acting so lascivious, people will avoid you.

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