Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to, or characterized by, an unhealthy or excessive interest in sex, or indecent or obscene behavior or material

“The salacious details of the celebrity scandal were splashed across the front pages of tabloids.”

2. adverb

in a way that is characterized by an unhealthy or excessive interest in sex, or indecent or obscene behavior or material

“The movie’s salacious scenes were deemed too explicit for television.”

3. noun

something that is of or relating to, or characterized by, an unhealthy or excessive interest in sex, or indecent or obscene behavior or material

“The salacious rumors spread quickly through the office.”