Lewd

Pronunciation: /lud/

Definitions of lewd

adjective suggestive or indecent in a sexual way

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a few lewd jokes that made me uncomfortable.

A2 The lewd comments he made were completely inappropriate for the workplace.

B1 The lewd behavior of the guests at the party was unacceptable.

B2 The lewd gestures he made towards her were offensive and disrespectful.

C1 The artist's controversial exhibit featured lewd imagery that sparked a debate on censorship.

C2 The author's novel was criticized for its lewd content and explicit language.

Examples of lewd in a Sentence

formal The movie was criticized for its lewd content and explicit scenes.

informal I can't believe he made such a lewd joke in front of everyone.

slang She was wearing a really lewd outfit at the party last night.

figurative His lewd behavior towards his coworkers was completely inappropriate.

Grammatical Forms of lewd

• past tense: lewded
• plural: lewdes
• comparative: more lewd
• superlative: most lewd
• present tense: lewd
• future tense: will lewd
• perfect tense: have lewded
• continuous tense: is lewding
• singular: lewd
• positive degree: lewd
• infinitive: to lewd
• gerund: lewding
• participle: lewded

Origin and Evolution of lewd

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lewd' originated from the Old English word 'lēod' which meant belonging to the laity or common people.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'lewd' shifted from simply belonging to the common people to being associated with obscene or indecent behavior.