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- [luh-siv-ee-uh s]
- /ləˈsɪv i əs/
- /ləˈsɪv.i.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-siv-ee-uh s]
- /ləˈsɪv i əs/
Definitions of lasciviously word
- adjective lasciviously inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd: a lascivious, girl-chasing old man. 1
- adjective lasciviously arousing sexual desire: lascivious photographs. 1
- adjective lasciviously indicating sexual interest or expressive of lust or lewdness: a lascivious gesture. 1
- noun lasciviously In a lascivious manner. 1
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Origin of lasciviously
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin lascīvi(a) playfulness, wantonness (lascīv(us) playful, wanton + -ia -ia) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Lasciviously
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lasciviously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lasciviously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lasciviously
adverb lasciviously
- wantonly — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
- promiscuously — characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
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