1. the quality of being lustful or having excessive interest in sexual matters
Usage: formal

Examples

• The critic condemned the novel’s salaciousness.
• The movie was criticized for its gratuitous salaciousness.
• The comedian’s salaciousness made many audience members uncomfortable.
• The art exhibit was accused of salaciousness by conservative groups.
• The publisher removed content to reduce the book’s salaciousness.
• The film rating reflected concerns about its salaciousness.