Definition

The quality of being sexually inappropriate or indecent, often in a way that is intended to attract attention or provoke interest.

Example

The movie was criticized for its salaciousness, which overshadowed the plot.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I heard it's filled with a lot of salaciousness.

I guess that's what draws people in these days.

True, but sometimes I wonder if it overshadows the actual story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Salaciousness → It is formed from "salax" (from Latin, meaning lewd or lustful) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "salaciousness" refers to the quality of being lewd or lustful.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'salax' which means lewd or lustful, and remember that 'salaciousness' describes the state of being lewd.

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