Meaning & use
Lasciviously
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In a manner showing strong sexual desire or lustfulness, often in a way considered inappropriate or lewd.
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He stared lasciviously at the dancers, making them uncomfortable.
The novel was criticized for describing its characters lasciviously.
A note on using this word
"Lasciviously" derives from the Latin 'lascivus,' meaning "playful" or "wanton," which shifted over time toward its current, more negative connotation.
Words with a similar meaning
lustfullylewdly
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Words with an opposite meaning
chastelymodestly
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