pornographic

word

Definition

Describing material (such as videos, magazines, or images) that shows sexual acts in a way that is meant to cause sexual excitement.

Usage & Nuances

Considered formal or technical. Common collocations: 'pornographic material,' 'pornographic images,' 'pornographic websites.' Often used in legal, media, or academic contexts. Not used in casual speech; sometimes replaced by 'adult' in polite conversation.

Example Sentences

This website contains pornographic material.

basic

The store does not sell pornographic magazines.

basic

Children should not watch pornographic videos.

basic

He was fired for sharing pornographic images at work.

natural

The library blocks access to pornographic websites.

natural

Some movies are rated for adults due to pornographic scenes.

natural