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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

salacious

/ˈsæliʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does salacious mean?

adjective

Having a strong or unwholesome interest in sex or scandal; indecent or obscene.

Example

"The tabloid's salacious headlines were meant to attract attention, but they also reflected poorly on the publication's journalistic standards."

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