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- [suh-ley-shuh s]
- /səˈleɪ ʃəs/
- /sə.ˈlæ.sɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-ley-shuh s]
- /səˈleɪ ʃəs/
Definitions of salacity word
- adjective salacity lustful or lecherous. 1
- adjective salacity (of writings, pictures, etc.) obscene; grossly indecent. 1
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Origin of salacity
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin salāci- (stem of salāx) lustful (derivative of salīre to jump, move spasmodically, spurt; see salient, saltation) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Salacity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
salacity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
salacity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for salacity
noun salacity
- aphrodisia — the desire for sexual intimacy
- blueness — the quality or state of being blue.
- boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
- desire — A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
- immodesty — not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
Antonyms for salacity
noun salacity
- continency — self-restraint or abstinence, especially in regard to sexual activity; temperance; moderation.
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