CEFR B1

lewd

adjective

Meaning

Showing offensive or inappropriate sexual thoughts, desires, or behavior.

Examples

He made a lewd comment about her appearance.
The film was criticized for its lewd content.

Synonyms: rude, obscene, salacious, licentious

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lewd (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /luːd/

Definition

Showing offensive or inappropriate sexual thoughts, desires, or behavior.

Examples

He made a lewd comment about her appearance.
The film was criticized for its lewd content.
She was offended by his lewd gestures.

Synonyms of lewd

Words with a similar meaning to lewd:

rude
obscene
salacious
licentious

Antonyms of lewd

Words with the opposite meaning to lewd:

chaste
modest

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