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Salacious

Definition

(derogatory, formal) Describing something, especially a story or picture, that is intended to shock or excite people by being sexually explicit or suggestive, often in a way that is considered to be in bad taste.

Example Sentences

1The tabloid press was criticized for publishing salacious details about the celebrity's private life.
2Is it possible to create a work of art that is both salacious and intellectually stimulating, or are these qualities mutually exclusive?
3The novel's salacious content sparked a heated debate about censorship and artistic freedom.
4Avoid using salacious language in your writing; it can be alienating and undermine your credibility.
5There is a long history of salacious literature that has been both celebrated and condemned for its explicit content.

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