Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lewd

Adjective
/luːd/
Definition
Sexually inappropriate or obscene in nature.
Examples
  • His lewd jokes made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
  • The movie was criticized for its lewd content.
  • She received a warning for sending lewd texts to her colleague.
Meaning
The term ‘lewd’ refers to behavior or language that is sexually offensive or vulgar. It often describes actions that are indecent or crude.
Synonyms
  • Obscene
  • Indecent
  • Vulgar
  • Lewd
  • Salacious