adverb
- in a way that shows excessive sexual desire or lustful behavior
Usage: often considered inappropriate or offensive
Examples
- The character in the novel behaved lasciviously toward others.
- He was accused of staring lasciviously at his coworkers.
- The painting was criticized for depicting figures posed lasciviously.
- She felt uncomfortable when he smiled lasciviously at her.
- The movie was rated for adults due to scenes where characters acted lasciviously.
- The book described how the villain grinned lasciviously at his victims.