LEWD Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

lewd

adjective

ˈlüd

Definition of lewd

as in obscene

depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society bystanders were shocked by the lewd behavior of the couple in the park

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as in passionate

having a strong sexual desire a lewd 18th-century nobleman who left behind hundreds of erotic love letters

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as in suggestive

hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent a nearby diner kept telling lewd jokes until we told him to shut up

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Recent Examples of lewd Lavandeira also defended her brother, who in the early aughts burst onto the internet’s celebrity culture and gossip scene with shocking headlines and often lewd doodles over celeb images. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 But there is a real tenderness that’s thrown into the mix with the lewd banter and glass-half-empty outlook. — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 The 64-year-old Fort Bragg man was arrested on suspicion of committing lewd or lascivious acts with a child younger than 14, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Jose Rincon, of Hayward, was charged with two counts of committing a lewd act on a child. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lewd

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Adjective

The Tarrant County decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Starks said the obscene gesture was meant as a joke to teammates.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscene

Adjective

The sheriff’s office said Ahlers had hundreds, and possibly thousands, of pornographic photos and videos of children on his hard drive.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
The employees also sent pornographic magazines with David Steiner’s name to a neighbor’s home and planned to install a GPS device on the couple’s car.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of pornographic

Adjective

As seen above, even a hot pink top welcomes a playful edge to a classic plaid midi-skirt and chunky boots.

— India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
In May, officials in Kern County alone also reported a 42% loss in cherry production this year due to a hot stretch in March followed by April rain accounting for a total loss of more than $13 million for growers.

— Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

Nightcap is a deliciously addictive gourmand, blending cozy vanilla and rich woods with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist.

— Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
The dish is spicy enough and not so thick with cream or flour and is a standout in the clam chowder world, according to Times reader Mary Ann Mollenkamp.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of spicy

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