How to Pronounce "lascivious"
word
ɫəˈsɪviəs
luh-SIV-ee-uhs
lɐsˈɪvɪəs
luh-SIV-ee-uhs
Definition
Showing strong and often inappropriate sexual desire; behaving in a way that is overly sexual or suggestive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫəˈsɪviəs
British English
lɐsˈɪvɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-SIV-ee-uhs
UK
luh-SIV-ee-uhs
Listen in Context
He was accused of making lascivious comments at work.
The movie was banned for its lascivious scenes.
She did not appreciate his lascivious stare.
The novel was criticized for its overly lascivious tone throughout.