Lewd (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires; "libidinous orgies".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; "lewd pictures"; "an indecent gesture"; "obscene telephone calls"; "salacious limericks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The nightclub was known for its lewd atmosphere, complete with risqué stage shows and provocative dance routines.
- Her coworker's lewd jokes and constant innuendos made her uncomfortable at the office.
- The celebrity's reputation was tarnished by a sex scandal, revealing a pattern of lewd behavior behind closed doors.
- Parents complained to the school about the lewd language used in a scene of the high school production.
- His attempts to woo his crush devolved into a lewd proposition that sent her fleeing from the bar in embarrassment.