lubricious

American  

[loo-brish-uhs] / luˈbrɪʃ əs /

adjective

1. arousing or expressive of sexual desire; lustful; lecherous.

   Synonyms:

   obscene, pornographic, libidinous, lascivious

2. lubricous.

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lubricious British  

/ ˈluːbrɪkəs, luːˈbrɪʃəs /

adjective

1. formal lewd, lascivious

2. rare oily or slippery

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Other Word Forms

• lubriciously adverb
• nonlubricious adjective
• nonlubriciously adverb
• nonlubriciousness noun
• unlubricious adjective

Etymology

Origin of lubricious

First recorded in 1575–85; lubric + -ious

Example Sentences

The only thing to do with lines like these is to vary insinuating grins with lubricious once-overs.

From The New Yorker

Born in Louisiana, Silver arrives with every noir mystery woman’s attendant clichés: a lubricious walk, a wad of cash in the bosom of her complicated lingerie, a languorous way of lighting cigarettes — and a gun.

From New York Times

Struggling to stay prurient in these lubricious times, Sports Illustrated tried to shake things up along the way.

From Los Angeles Times

The task of pulling the world back from nuclear war and annihilation falls to the lubricious Walter, who is irresponsible but cunning and determined.

From New York Times

One murderous “rudeboy” embraces his homosexuality and, in scenes both lubricious and scorching, finds love.

From Washington Post