lewd
word
Definition
Showing or referring to sexual behavior in an inappropriate, rude, or offensive way.
Usage & Nuances
'Lewd' is formal and often used for legal or official contexts (e.g., 'lewd conduct'). It usually refers to words, gestures, or actions that are sexually inappropriate or offensive. Avoid using it in casual conversation.
Spanish: lascivo - obscenoPortuguese (BR): lascivo - obscenoPortuguese (PT): lascivo - obscenoChinese (Simplified): 猥亵 - 下流Chinese (Traditional): 猥褻 - 下流Hindi: अश्लील - अभद्रArabic: فاحش - بذيءBengali: অশ্লীল - কুরুচিপূর্ণRussian: непристойный - похабныйJapanese: わいせつな - みだらなVietnamese: tục tĩu - khiêu dâmKorean: 음란한 - 외설적인Turkish: müstehcen - edepsizUrdu: فحش - بے شرمIndonesian: cabul - mesum
Example Sentences
He was arrested for his lewd behavior in public.
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People were shocked by his lewd comments at the dinner table.
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That movie was full of lewd jokes, so I wouldn't recommend it to families.
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The comedian's lewd humor really isn't my style.
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Telling lewd jokes at work is not acceptable.
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The TV show was criticized for its lewd content.
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