1. the quality or state of being lustful, lewd, or sexually unrestrained; crude or offensive sexual behavior or expression
Usage: formal register; often used in literary or critical contexts
2. playful or flirtatious behavior; lighthearted teasing or joking
Usage: less common; archaic or literary usage

Examples

• The film was criticized for its lasciviousness and lack of artistic merit.
• Her lasciviousness was evident in the provocative nature of her remarks.
• The novel's lasciviousness offended many conservative readers.
• He was known for the lasciviousness of his jokes at social gatherings.
• The painting was condemned for its lasciviousness by religious groups.
• Despite the lasciviousness of the advertisement, it successfully captured public attention.