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Salacious vs. Salubrious
Salacious
Examples:
The novel was criticized for its salacious content.His salacious remarks made her uncomfortable.Salacious rumors circulated throughout the office.
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Salubrious
/səˈluːbriəs/Examples:
The seaside offers a salubrious climate for recovery.A salubrious lifestyle is key to prolonged health.The park's salubrious environment attracted many visitors.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Salacious and salubrious both start with sal-, but their meanings couldn't be more different.
- Remember salacious is related to a certain saucy taste and is often used for gossip and scandal.
- Salubrious is more about health benefits and relates to words like salute, which means health.
- Think of salacious with a lusty sound — it relates to lasciviousness.
- Remember that salubrious has bri which sounds like breathe, something you do when healthy.
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