noun
- the quality or state of being lustful, lewd, or sexually unrestrained; crude or offensive sexual behavior or expression
- playful or flirtatious behavior; lighthearted teasing or joking
Usage: formal register; often used in literary or critical contexts
Usage: less common; archaic or literary usage
Examples
- The film was criticized for its lasciviousness and lack of artistic merit.
- Her lasciviousness was evident in the provocative nature of her remarks.
- The novel's lasciviousness offended many conservative readers.
- He was known for the lasciviousness of his jokes at social gatherings.
- The painting was condemned for its lasciviousness by religious groups.
- Despite the lasciviousness of the advertisement, it successfully captured public attention.