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adjective
1.
lustful or lecherous.
2.
(of writings, pictures, etc.) obscene; grossly indecent.
Origin:
1635–45; < Latin salāci- (stem of salāx) lustful (derivative of salīre to jump, move spasmodically, spurt; see salient, saltation) + -ous
1635–45; < Latin salāci- (stem of salāx) lustful (derivative of salīre to jump, move spasmodically, spurt; see salient, saltation) + -ous
Related forms
sa·la·cious·ly, adverb
un·sa·la·cious, adjective
un·sa·la·cious·ly, adverb
un·sa·la·cious·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. lewd, wanton, lascivious, libidinous. 2. pornographic.
1. lewd, wanton, lascivious, libidinous. 2. pornographic.
Antonyms
1. modest.
1. modest.
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