Lewd

/luːd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Crude and offensive in a sexual way.

The comedian's lewd jokes caused outrage among the audience.

Characterized by a preoccupation with sexual themes or behavior.

The novel was criticized for its lewd content and explicit scenes.

Showing a lack of respect for sexual matters; indecent.

They were reprimanded for making lewd comments in the workplace.

Middle English 'lewed', meaning 'ignorant, unlearned', from Old English 'leodh', meaning 'unlearned or rude'.

lewd conduct

Behavior that is sexually inappropriate or obscene.

lewd jokes

Humorous remarks that are sexually suggestive or offensive.

obscene

Offensively sexual or indecent in nature.

lascivious

Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.

Lewd behavior.

His lewd antics at the party drew a lot of attention.

Lewd references or suggestions.

The song is filled with lewd references that might not be appropriate for everyone.