Salacious means exciting or arousing sexual desires, often in a vulgar or indecent manner. It can refer to something that is sexually explicit or suggestive, and may be considered offensive or morally objectionable by some people.
Usage examples
The tabloid magazine published a salacious article about the scandalous love affairs of a famous celebrity.
The film was full of salacious scenes and explicit content, which attracted controversy and received an adult-only rating.
The gossip website is infamous for spreading salacious rumors about celebrities, often without any evidence to support their claims.
The courtroom was shocked when the prosecutor presented salacious text messages as evidence in the high-profile trial.
The politician's opponent tried to tarnish their reputation by digging up salacious details from their past relationships.
WASHINGTON — The Stormy Daniels saga has captivated the public with all sorts of salacious details about a porn star and a future president. (usatoday.com)
The publishing of claims in an unsubstantiated dossier of salacious details surrounding Trump was debated in journalism circles. (nystateofpolitics.com)
There are even more salacious stories about the female artists and female subjects in the museum's collections that are just begging to be heard. (littletechgirl.com)