Lewdness

Pronunciation: /ˈludnəs/

Definitions of lewdness

noun behavior that is sexually offensive or indecent

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained to the students that lewdness is not allowed in the classroom.

A2 The movie was rated PG-13 due to some lewdness in the dialogue.

B1 The company has a strict policy against any form of lewdness in the workplace.

B2 The artist's controversial painting was criticized for its lewdness and explicit content.

C1 The novel explores themes of love, desire, and lewdness in a thought-provoking way.

C2 The comedian's jokes often push the boundaries of lewdness and humor, sparking debate among audiences.

Examples of lewdness in a Sentence

formal The accused was charged with lewdness for his inappropriate behavior in public.

informal I can't believe she was fired for lewdness at work.

slang They got kicked out of the party for lewdness.

figurative The lewdness of his jokes made everyone uncomfortable.

Grammatical Forms of lewdness

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

Origin and Evolution of lewdness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lewdness' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'lǣwede', meaning lay or unlearned.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lewdness' evolved to connote behavior that is obscene, vulgar, or sexually explicit, moving away from its original meaning of being unlearned or lay.