scatological

adjective

Definition of scatologicalnext
as in salacious

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scatological
  1. salacious
  2. indelicate
  3. suggestive
  4. barnyard
  5. earthy
  6. indecorous
  7. ribald
  8. broad
Adjective
  • The most salacious versions of these arguments include the notion that Democrats plan to register people who are not U.S. citizens to vote.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Known for its salacious drama as Manhattan's elite Upper East Siders navigate the fragile social hierarchy of high school and their own fluctuating relationships, Gossip Girl aired from 2007 to 2012 and made stars out of its main cast members, including Blake Lively and Penn Badgley.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of salacious
Adjective
  • After Shkreli propositioned Duca via Twitter direct message, the Teen Vogue columnist responded with this, albeit indelicate, rejection.
    Issie Lapowsky, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2017
  • The pair also sparred on a more indelicate campaign trail moment.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of indelicate
Adjective
  • Read More: How Barbie Came to Life The turning point that elevated the status of the popcorn buckets might have been this past March, when director Denis Villeneuve reacted with shock to the admittedly suggestive AMC Dune: Part 2 receptacle.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
  • John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of suggestive
Adjective
  • And while this time there are no actual goats wandering around, Sedgwick provides some barnyard accompaniment with a screaming toy as Bacon strums his acoustic guitar.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Shaun the Sheep fans can't get enough of these barnyard animals and all their gentle adventures.
    Marisa LaScala, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
Definition of barnyard
Adjective
  • Chervil has an earthy, resinous fragrance that has been compared to myrrh with a delicate licorice flavor.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Both the earthy, potent red variety and its mild and floral green sister are foundational ingredients in Chinese five-spice, chili crisp, and myriad braises, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of earthy
Adjective
  • The massive tag is gone now but something just as indecorous seems likely to replace it.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
  • With round-the-clock musicians, magicians, comedians, blue men and white Bengal tigers, the Strip became the premier global destination not just for indecorous gambling, but also for family-friendly entertainment.
    Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Definition of indecorous
Adjective
  • Much of the dialogue is hilariously ribald, especially in a locker room scene in which the two nude men share a tender familial embrace after comparing penises.
    Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 June 2023
  • The couple became a symbol of marital stability in the freewheeling rock world, even as Charlie drummed for a band that was the most famously ribald band in music history.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Dec. 2022
Definition of ribald
Adjective
  • For the broader fintech ecosystem, this acquisition serves as a wake-up call.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Counselor Melissa Hoeppner nominated Dean for her work with school organizations and the broader community.
    Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of broad
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