lewd

• Qualifie quelque chose de grossier, offensant ou sexuel d'une manière considérée comme inappropriée ou vulgaire.

Describes something that is crude, offensive, or sexual in a way that is considered inappropriate or vulgar.

1. Sexually suggestive or crudeC1formal

   Referring to behavior, remarks, or material that is crude, vulgar, or sexually explicit in a way that is considered offensive or inappropriate.

   lascif, obscène

   • The comedian's lewd jokes offended many audience members.
   • He was arrested for making lewd gestures in public.
   • The film was criticized for its lewd content.

   Synonymesbawdycrudedirtyfilthyindecentlasciviousobscenepornographicracyribaldsalacioussmuttysuggestivevulgar

   Antonymeschastecleandecentinnocentmodestproperpurevirtuous

2. Lustful or driven by desireC1formal

   Characterized by or showing strong, often inappropriate, sexual desire or preoccupation.

   Lubrique, lascif

   • His lewd glances made her feel uncomfortable.
   • The novel's protagonist was portrayed as a lewd and immoral character.
   • She rejected his lewd advances firmly.

   Synonymescarnalconcupiscentlasciviouslecherouslibidinouslicentiouslustfulprurientsalaciousvoluptuous

   Antonymeschastedecentmodestpurevirtuous