salacious
/səˈleɪʃəs/ · sa·la·cious
adjective
- Having a strong or unwholesome desire for sex or sensual pleasure. The salacious rumors about the celebrity's personal life were all over the tabloids.
adjective
- Suggestive or intended to arouse sexual desire. The salacious content of the novel was criticized by many readers.
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Did you know? The word 'salacious' has been used to describe everything from risqué literature to scandalous gossip, making it a versatile term in the English language.