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Lewder Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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lewder

[ˈluːdər ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

offensive language

Lewder means more obscene, vulgar, or sexually explicit in language or behavior. It is often used to describe comments or remarks that are particularly crude or indecent.

Synonyms

crude, indecent, obscene, vulgar.

Examples of usage

  • His jokes became lewder as the night progressed.
  • She was offended by the lewder comments made during the meeting.
  • The film included lewder scenes than its predecessor.

Translations

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Origin of 'lewder'

The term 'lewd' originates from the Old English word 'lewd', which initially meant 'uneducated' or 'ignorant'. Over time, its meaning shifted to describe someone lacking moral restraint or living in a manner considered morally objectionable. The word became associated with sexual immorality and vulgarity. 'Lewder' is simply the comparative form of 'lewd', used to compare the relative degree of lewdness. The evolution of the term reflects changes in societal attitudes towards sexual behavior and language, particularly as language usage adapted to express increasing levels of obscenity and impropriety.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,063, 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.