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Meaning of lasciviousness
The primary meaning of "lasciviousness" refers to a quality of being lascivious, which involves an excessive or uncontrolled indulgence in sensual or erotic desires.
Etymology of lasciviousness
The word "lasciviousness" originates from the Latin "lascivus," meaning "lustful" or "wanton," and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe behavior or expressions that are considered excessively sensual or erotic
Synonyms
lewdness
lustfulness
licentiousness
sensuality
salaciousness
prurience
lascivity
debauchery
wantonness
voluptuousness
lubricity
ribaldry
coarseness
crudeness
crudity
indecency
obscenity
smut
filth
dirt
impurity
immorality
iniquity
wickedness
sinfulness
corruption
degeneracy
depravity
perversion
profligacy
rakishness
ruttishness
satyriasis
lust
concupiscence
carnality
fleshliness
animalism
bestiality
brutality
savagery
Definitions
- The quality of being lascivious, characterized by a strong and uncontrolled sexual desire
- * A tendency to arouse or appeal to sexual desire in a way that is considered improper or unacceptable
Usage Examples
- The movie was criticized for its lasciviousness and explicit content
- * The artist's paintings were accused of promoting lasciviousness and obscenity
- * The company faced a lawsuit for creating a work environment that tolerated and even encouraged lasciviousness