Synonyms for

Lewd

Verb / lu:d / Another word for lewd — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'lewd' is behaving or looking sexually inappropriate or offensive.

Synonyms & similar words

lustful raunchy obscene salacious libidinous lascivious obscene indecent immoral vulgar risque suggestive lascivious salacious lecherous licentious prurient bawdy dirty naughty raunchy sleazy smutty pornographic erotic sexy

Example sentences

  1. The man was arrested for exposing himself in public.
  2. The comedian's jokes were often lewd and offensive to some audience members.
  3. She was uncomfortable with the lewd comments the man made towards her.
  4. The movie was given an R rating due to its lewd content.
  5. The teacher reprimanded the student for drawing lewd images in his notebook.

Quotes

  • The lewd suggest what they would like to do, the obscene what they are dying to do, and the pornographic what they do.
  • The lewdness of the imagination is worthless unless accompanied by the reasoning of the mind.
  • Lewdness is human nature.

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