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Lascivious

usgb/ləˈsɪviəs/Volume
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Negative Connotation

The term 'lascivious' often implies a judgemental view of someone's sexual behavior as inappropriate or aggressive.

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The movie character's lascivious advances were met with disgust.
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Formal Context

'Lascivious' is formal and used mostly in written English rather than in everyday conversation.

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The novel described the character's lascivious gaze in detail.
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Legal Use

In legal contexts, 'lascivious' can describe something that is offensively sexual and may relate to criminal acts.

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Charged with lascivious conduct, the accused awaited trial.
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