Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soft-pornography

noun
/ˌsɒft pɔːrˈnɒɡrəfi/
Definition
Soft-pornography refers to sexual content that is not explicit in nature and does not depict sexual intercourse or graphic nudity.
Examples
  • Many films from the late 20th century are considered soft-pornography due to their suggestive scenes.
  • The magazine featured soft-pornography, appealing to those looking for titillation without explicit content.
Meaning
It typically includes suggestive or erotic content that may involve partial nudity or sexually suggestive themes, but stops short of portraying overt sexual acts.
Synonyms
  • erotic literature
  • sensitive material
  • suggestive content