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Bawdily: meaning, definitions and examples

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bawdily

 

[ ˈbɔːd.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

In a bawdily manner implies that something is done in a way that is indecent, vulgar, or relating to sexual humor. This term often describes a particular style of joking or conversation that is playful but may offend more sensitive individuals.

Synonyms

crudely, lewdly, vulgarly

Examples of usage

  • He told a bawdily joking story at the party.
  • The comedian's performance was full of bawdily suggestive humor.
  • They laughed at his bawdily crude remarks during the dinner.
  • The play was criticized for its bawdily explicit content.

Translations

Translations of the word "bawdily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma obscena

🇮🇳 अश्लीलता से

🇩🇪 obszön

🇮🇩 dengan cabul

🇺🇦 непристойно

🇵🇱 wulgarnie

🇯🇵 下品に

🇫🇷 de manière obscène

🇪🇸 de manera obscena

🇹🇷 açık bir şekilde

🇰🇷 외설적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل فاضح

🇨🇿 obscénně

🇸🇰 vulgárne

🇨🇳 猥亵地

🇸🇮 vulgarnamente

🇮🇸 ósi

🇰🇿 ұятсыздықпен

🇬🇪 ბრიყვულად

🇦🇿 aşkar şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera obscena

Etymology

The word 'bawdily' is derived from the adjective 'bawdy', which has its roots in the Middle English term 'bawde', referring to a bawd or a pimp, particularly someone who would procure sexual partners. The original meaning of 'bawdy' relates to indecent or lascivious behavior, reflecting societal views on sexuality and morality at the time of its adoption. The term became more widely recognized during the Renaissance period, as literature and theater increasingly explored themes of sexuality and human behavior. Over time, 'bawdily' emerged as the adverbial form to describe actions or speech characterized by these attributes. This evolution reflects a shift in language and social norms, where bawdy humor has both entertained and shocked audiences in various cultural contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,015, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.