Social Commentary Vocabulary

noun A type of movie or film that contains explicit sexual content

adjective Describing the type of movie as containing explicit sexual content

• The film was classified as a blue movie due to its explicit content.
• I heard they were watching a blue movie at the party last night.
• Let's see if we can find a good blue movie to watch tonight.
• The scandalous gossip about the politician was like a blue movie playing out in real life.

noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's vices or foolishness

• The novel is a brilliant piece of satire that critiques societal norms.
• I love watching satire shows that poke fun at current events.
• That meme is pure satire, it's hilarious!
• His painting is a clever satire on consumer culture.

adjective showing contempt or disdain; looking down on someone or something with scorn

• She shot him a scornful look as he tried to defend his actions.
• Her scornful attitude towards him was evident to everyone in the room.
• I can't stand her scornful comments about my outfit.
• The old building stood there, its windows broken and walls covered in a layer of scornful graffiti.

noun a reaction of shock or outrage, typically exaggerated or feigned

• The society ladies engaged in pearl clutching when they heard the scandalous news.
• She couldn't help but do some pearl clutching when she saw his outrageous outfit.
• The pearl clutching was real when she found out her ex was dating her friend.
• His pearl clutching reaction to the horror movie was quite entertaining.