satyric

1 9.9

Showing strong sexual desire in a rude, wild way

adjective
/səˈtɪrɪk/

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: sátiro

One of the earliest mentions of the politically satyric side of Judas is the 1853 order during the presidency of Santa Anna which prohibited such effigies "if they have any dress or sign with which to ridicule any social class or special person."

Examples

Too bad, a satyric part of his brain noted.

Fiction book (1999)
The film had a satyric tone, making fun of the absurdities of modern life.
His satyric humor often leaves the audience both amused and shocked.
During the festival, there were satyric performances that highlighted ancient myths with a comedic twist.

Synonyms

lascivious

vssatyric

Offensive

10 9.5

Showing strong sexual desire that makes others uncomfortable

relates to mythic lewdness rather than only offensive sexual behaviour

lecherous

vssatyric

Offensive

7 8.8

Showing strong sexual interest that makes others feel uncomfortable

labels a mythic characteristic of lewdness rather than a personal trait

libidinous

vssatyric

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Having very strong sexual desire

emphasises mythic lewd character, often suggesting lewd behaviour

satyrical

vssatyric

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Having strong sexual desire like a man-goat creature in old stories

is the same in meaning but differs in form or spelling

Antonyms

innocent

∞ 2.2

Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

chaste

18 7.4

Not having sex, often for religious or moral reasons

How Lewd

lecherous

Offensive

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lascivious

Offensive

10 9.5

satyric

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lewd

Offensive

33 7.4

suggestive

Offensive

14 6.0

sexy

NSFW

926 4.1

Surface Forms

satyric positive

Morphology

satyric = satyr (transparent) = satyr + ic

Formed by the noun 'satyr' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'; the meaning 'relating to a satyr' is directly recoverable from the base.

Etymology

The word satyric comes from the old Greek word satyr, a myth creature who was half man and half goat and was famous for being 'sexually wild' and playful. So, satyric describes behavior or looks that are like a satyr, meaning 'sexually wild' or lewd.