Meaning & use

lewd

adjective·Academic

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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