satyric

adjective

Definition of satyricnext
as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire satyric college students letting loose in the annual bacchanalia known as spring break

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satyric
  1. passionate
  2. hot
  3. lascivious
Adjective
  • Owners Hannah and Brandan Griffin are poets who are passionate about books and the Kansas City artistic community, according to the store’s website.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • The streamer is part of Bell Media, and company President Sean Cohan is backing Canadian producers to produce the next Heated Rivalry as Canadian content becomes hot international property.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The spa is set to open in mid-December and promises to have a range of treatments including massages, facials, and hot/cold therapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hot
Adjective
  • Count 6, lewd and lascivious conduct against a child under 16.
    — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors charged Cesar Cardoso, 53, with 13 offenses, including two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, which is punishable by up to life in prison.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lascivious
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“Satyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satyric. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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