Meaning & Definition of Pornographic in English
English⟶
Pornographic
Relating to or depicting sexual matters in a way intended to cause sexual excitement.
Pronunciation:
/ˌpɔːrnəˈɡræfɪk/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Pertaining to or characterized by explicit sexual content.
Example Sentence: The movie was criticized for its pornographic scenes.
Definition: Designed to elicit sexual interest or excitement.
Example Sentence: The magazine included pornographic images that many found offensive.
Definition: Involving material that is offensive to good taste or morals, often regarding sexual content.
Example Sentence: He was arrested for distributing pornographic materials to minors.
Etymology
Origin: From 'pornography', which stems from the Greek 'pornographos', meaning 'writing about prostitutes'.
Synonyms
sexualexplicitlewdobscenelascivious
Common Phrases and Expressions
- pornographic film: A movie intended for an adult audience that depicts sexual acts.
- pornographic material: Any content that includes explicit sexual imagery or descriptions.
Translations
- Spanish: pornográfico
- French: pornographique
- German: pornografisch
- Russian: порнографический
Related Words
- pornography: The portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexual arousal.
- erotic: Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
- obscene: Offensive to moral principles; repugnant.
Slang Meanings of pornographic
Meaning: Porn
Example Sentence: He spends hours watching porn instead of studying.
Meaning: Smut
Example Sentence: That book is just a collection of smut.