CEFR C1

lewdity

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being lewd; obscenity or indecency in speech, behavior, or appearance.

Examples

The novel was criticized for its excessive lewdity.
He was accused of lewdity in public.

Synonyms: obscenity, indecency, vulgarity, licentiousness

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lewdity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈluːdɪti/

Definition

The quality or state of being lewd; obscenity or indecency in speech, behavior, or appearance.

Examples

The novel was criticized for its excessive lewdity.
He was accused of lewdity in public.

How to Use lewdity

lewdity of (prepositional phrase): Describing the specific nature or source of the lewdity. — "The lewdity of his comments shocked everyone."
accused of lewdity (prepositional phrase): To be formally charged with indecent or obscene behavior. — "The celebrity faced charges of lewdity."

Synonyms of lewdity

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Antonyms of lewdity

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