lewd

[luːd]

lewd Definition

• 1. crude and offensive in a sexual way
• 2. having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

Using lewd: Examples

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

• Example

  The movie was criticized for its lewd content.

• Example

  He made a lewd comment about her appearance.

• Example

  She was offended by his lewd behavior at the party.

lewd Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lewd

• obscene
• vulgar
• indecent
• lascivious
• salacious

Antonyms for lewd

• modest
• decent
• chaste

Phrases with lewd

• lewd and lascivious behavior

  behavior that is considered indecent or offensive, especially in a sexual way

  Example

  He was arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior in public.

• lewd conduct

  behavior that is considered indecent or offensive, especially in a sexual way

  Example

  He was charged with lewd conduct after exposing himself in public.

• lewdness

  the quality of being crude and offensive in a sexual way

  Example

  The lewdness of his jokes made everyone uncomfortable.

Origins of lewd

from Old English 'laewede', meaning 'nonclerical'

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Summary: lewd in Brief

The term 'lewd' [luːd] describes something that is crude and offensive in a sexual way, or someone who has or shows excessive or offensive sexual desire. It is often used to criticize inappropriate behavior or comments, as in 'The movie was criticized for its lewd content.' 'Lewd' can also be used in phrases like 'lewd and lascivious behavior,' which refers to indecent or offensive behavior, and 'lewd conduct,' which refers to indecent exposure.