lascivious
adjectiveHow many syllables in lascivious?
There are 4 syllables in the word lascivious.How to pronounce lascivious:
Definition of lascivious:
- lascivious (adjective):
- showing or producing sexual desire
- filled with or showing sexual desire lewd, lustful
- driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires.
Synonyms for lascivious:
abusive
bawdy
blue
broad
coarse
crude
dirty
disgusting
filthy
foul
gross
impure
indecent
infamous
lewd
locker-room
lustful
nasty
naughty
obnoxious
obscene
offensive
pornographic
porny
profane
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Antonyms for lascivious:
abstemious
abstinent
acceptable
affable
age appropriate
appropriate
ascetic
austere
becoming
benign
bluenosed
careful
censorious
chaste
child-friendly
civilised
civilized
clean
clean-cut
clean-living
conforming
congenial
controlled
correct
courteous
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