1. in a way that shows excessive interest in sexual matters
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The tabloid reported salaciously on the celebrity scandal.
• He grinned salaciously at the inappropriate joke.
• The novel was criticized for dwelling salaciously on intimate scenes.
• She looked away when he stared salaciously at her.
• The gossip magazine salaciously detailed the affair.
• The comedian’s salaciously delivered punchline made the audience uncomfortable.