lewdness

[ˈluːdnəs]

lewdness Definition

• 1. behavior that is considered sexually inappropriate or offensive
• 2. the quality of being obscene or indecent

Using lewdness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lewdness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was arrested for lewdness in public.

• Example

  The movie was criticized for its lewdness and explicit content.

• Example

  She was fired from her job for engaging in lewd behavior at work.

lewdness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lewdness

• obscenity
• indecency
• vulgarity
• licentiousness

Phrases with lewdness

• act of lewdness

  a specific instance of sexually inappropriate behavior

  Example

  He was charged with an act of lewdness for exposing himself in public.

• lewd and lascivious behavior

  behavior that is considered sexually inappropriate or offensive, often used in legal contexts

  Example

  He was convicted of lewd and lascivious behavior for his inappropriate conduct towards minors.

• lewd conduct

  behavior that is considered sexually inappropriate or offensive, often used in legal contexts

  Example

  She was charged with lewd conduct for engaging in sexual activity in a public place.

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Summary: lewdness in Brief

The term 'lewdness' [ˈluːdnəs] refers to sexually inappropriate or offensive behavior, often used in legal contexts. It can also denote the quality of being obscene or indecent. Examples include 'He was arrested for lewdness in public.' and 'The movie was criticized for its lewdness and explicit content.' Phrases like 'act of lewdness' and 'lewd conduct' specify particular instances of such behavior.