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salacious
[səˈleɪʃəs]
adjective
lascivo
1.
characterized by or showing lustful or lecherous desire; obscene or indecent
The magazine was filled with salacious content.
A revista estava cheia de conteúdo lascivo.
2.
eager for or interested in sexual matters in a way considered improper or distasteful
He made salacious comments about her appearance.
Ele fez comentários lascivos sobre a aparência dela.
3.
relating to or involving sexual matters in a sensational or scandalous way
The tabloid published salacious gossip about the celebrity.
O tabloide publicou fofocas obscenas sobre a celebridade.
NYC Slang
nasty; raunchy
Synonyms
lecherous
lustful
libidinous
obscene
indecent
prurient
lascivious
Antonyms
chaste
pure
decent
wholesome
modest
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lascivo; obsceno
Most commonly used translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
safado; picante
More colloquial usage, 'safado' emphasizes lewdness
São Paulo
lascivo; indecente
More formal usage, similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
lascivo; luxurioso
'Luxurioso' also used for lustful meanings
Related Idioms & Phrases
salacious remarks
salacious details
salacious gossip
salacious material
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