Expletive

B2 16+

Synonyms of expletive

Antonyms of expletive

Collocations of expletive

profanity
Frequency: 70 %

He was reprimanded for using profanity in the office.

curse word
Frequency: 60 %

She accidentally let out a curse word when she dropped her phone.

swear word
Frequency: 50 %

He tends to use swear words when he gets frustrated.

obscenity
Frequency: 45 %

The movie was filled with obscenities that made some viewers uncomfortable.

vulgar language
Frequency: 40 %

The comedian's routine was criticized for its use of vulgar language.

Idiomatic Expressions for expletive

  • Phrase: expletive deleted
    Meaning: a placeholder for a censored or omitted swear word in written text
    Usage: The author used 'expletive deleted' to indicate where a curse word had been removed from the manuscript.