Lewd: meaning, definitions and examples
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lewd
[ luːd ]
inappropriate behavior
Lewd is used to describe behavior that is sexually suggestive or offensive in a vulgar way. It implies a lack of respect or decency.
Synonyms
crude, indecent, obscene, vulgar
Examples of usage
- She was shocked by his lewd comments.
- The comedian's lewd jokes offended many people.
- He was fired for making lewd gestures at work.
crude language
Lewd can also refer to language that is crude, offensive, or sexually explicit. It is often used to describe explicit content in media.
Synonyms
crude, indecent, obscene, vulgar
Examples of usage
- The movie was criticized for its lewd language.
- She was uncomfortable with the lewd lyrics in the song.
- His lewd remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "lewd" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obsceno
🇮🇳 अश्लील
🇩🇪 unanständig
🇮🇩 cabul
🇺🇦 непристойний
🇵🇱 nieprzyzwoity
🇯🇵 猥褻な (waisetsu na)
🇫🇷 lubrique
🇪🇸 lascivo
🇹🇷 müstehcen
🇰🇷 음란한 (eumranhan)
🇸🇦 فاحش
🇨🇿 oplzlý
🇸🇰 oplzlý
🇨🇳 猥亵 (wěixiè)
🇸🇮 nespodoben
🇮🇸 klámfenginn
🇰🇿 әдепсіз
🇬🇪 უკადრისი
🇦🇿 ədəbsiz
🇲🇽 lascivo
Word origin
The word 'lewd' has its origins in the Old English word 'lǣwede' which meant 'unlearned' or 'ignorant'. Over time, the meaning shifted towards being associated with inappropriate or offensive behavior. The term has been used in English literature for centuries to describe behavior or language that is sexually suggestive or indecent.
See also: lewdness.