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Lascivious

usgb/ləˈsɪviəs/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
The term 'lascivious' often implies a judgemental view of someone's sexual behavior as inappropriate or aggressive. SlideThe movie character's lascivious advances were met with disgust.
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'Lascivious' is formal and used mostly in written English rather than in everyday conversation. SlideThe novel described the character's lascivious gaze in detail.
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Legal UsePlay
In legal contexts, 'lascivious' can describe something that is offensively sexual and may relate to criminal acts. SlideCharged with lascivious conduct, the accused awaited trial.