Meaning & use
lewd
Sexually explicit, crude, or vulgar in a way considered offensive or indecent.
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The comedian was criticized for making lewd jokes during the family-friendly show.
She reported the coworker for sending lewd comments over text messages.
A note on using this word
Lewd is a formal, often legal term used to describe conduct or speech that is sexually indecent in public or professional settings.
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