Lewd
adjective
Sexually obscene or suggestive.
He made a lewd gesture at her while she was walking down the street.
Often appears as...
- lewd comment
- lewd gesture
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Offensively sexual in nature.
He was fired for frequently making lewd remarks to his coworkers.
Often appears as...
- lewd behavior
- lewd remarks
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Sexually obscene or suggestive.
He made a lewd gesture at her while she was walking down the street.
Often appears as...
- lewd comment
- lewd gesture
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Offensively sexual in nature.
He was fired for frequently making lewd remarks to his coworkers.
Often appears as...
- lewd behavior
- lewd remarks
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitive
Use 'lewd' in situations where sexual impropriety is clear and unambiguous.
The comedian was banned for telling lewd jokes on live TV.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Awareness
Be aware that what’s considered 'lewd' can vary greatly across cultures and regions.
His lewd comments were tolerated abroad but not in his conservative hometown.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
'Lewd' has a strong negative connotation, implying disrespect or offensiveness.
She felt uncomfortable with the lewd looks she received at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitive
Use 'lewd' in situations where sexual impropriety is clear and unambiguous.
The comedian was banned for telling lewd jokes on live TV.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Awareness
Be aware that what’s considered 'lewd' can vary greatly across cultures and regions.
His lewd comments were tolerated abroad but not in his conservative hometown.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
'Lewd' has a strong negative connotation, implying disrespect or offensiveness.
She felt uncomfortable with the lewd looks she received at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitive
Use 'lewd' in situations where sexual impropriety is clear and unambiguous.
The comedian was banned for telling lewd jokes on live TV.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Awareness
Be aware that what’s considered 'lewd' can vary greatly across cultures and regions.
His lewd comments were tolerated abroad but not in his conservative hometown.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
'Lewd' has a strong negative connotation, implying disrespect or offensiveness.
She felt uncomfortable with the lewd looks she received at the party.
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Video examples
Ryan Lobo: Photographing...
I accompanied these women on their patrols, and watched as they walked past men, many who passed very lewd comments incessantly. And when I asked one of the women about the shock and awe response, she said, "Don't worry, same thing back home. We know how to deal with these fellows,"
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Interview: Phillip...
apps lewd silence it's beautiful and then the smell of the sagebrush hits you and then you're very aware where you're putting every single foot on the ground and trying to make as much noise as possible because you're invading where wildlife
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Texting that saves lives...
play games watch videos I think it might be a lifeline I think actually it might be able to save more lives than penicillin texting I know I say texting and a lot of you think sexting a lot of you think about the lewd photos that you
Video examples
Ryan Lobo: Photographing...
I accompanied these women on their patrols, and watched as they walked past men, many who passed very lewd comments incessantly. And when I asked one of the women about the shock and awe response, she said, "Don't worry, same thing back home. We know how to deal with these fellows,"
Video examples
Interview: Phillip...
apps lewd silence it's beautiful and then the smell of the sagebrush hits you and then you're very aware where you're putting every single foot on the ground and trying to make as much noise as possible because you're invading where wildlife
Video examples
Texting that saves lives...
play games watch videos I think it might be a lifeline I think actually it might be able to save more lives than penicillin texting I know I say texting and a lot of you think sexting a lot of you think about the lewd photos that you
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Quote examples
Nell Scovell
American Journalist
Male writers don't want to be judged in the room. They want to be able to scarf an entire bag of potato chips while cracking fart jokes and making lewd comments without fear of feminine disapproval. But we're your co-workers, not your wives.
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Parvathy
Indian Actress
I have been shocked at some senior actors who made lewd comments on my body. They think it is normal, and in fact, I thought it was normal. But, much later, I failed to see how that is a normal thing.
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Catherine Hardwicke
American Director
The boys in junior high get really lewd and say outrageous stuff to the girls. If somebody yelled the stuff at me that I've heard at junior high schools I've visited, I'd be scared and humiliated.
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Beth Ditto
American Musician
I have been 130 lbs. as well as 215 lbs. I have had blond, strawberry blond, green, pink and purple hair, and none of that has ever exempted me from having lewd comments flung at me in the street.
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Paul Gosar
American Politician
Revoking Bill Cosby's Medal of Freedom won't undo his actions or heal the wounds of his victims, but it will signal to the American people that we will not tolerate such lewd behavior.
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Kirsten Powers
American Author
Women should be able to 'friend' a married - or unmarried - congressman on Facebook or follow him on Twitter without fear of being the recipient of lewd talk or behavior.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
American Actress
I'm from New York, I make kind of somewhat maybe lewd, at times - maybe some would say dirty - jokes. But in jest.
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Matt Drudge
American Journalist
I want one place I can go that is not going to be lewd, and I'm not sure there is anything left.
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Nell Scovell
American Journalist
Male writers don't want to be judged in the room. They want to be able to scarf an entire bag of potato chips while cracking fart jokes and making lewd comments without fear of feminine disapproval. But we're your co-workers, not your wives.
Quote examples
Parvathy
Indian Actress
I have been shocked at some senior actors who made lewd comments on my body. They think it is normal, and in fact, I thought it was normal. But, much later, I failed to see how that is a normal thing.
Quote examples
Catherine Hardwicke
American Director
The boys in junior high get really lewd and say outrageous stuff to the girls. If somebody yelled the stuff at me that I've heard at junior high schools I've visited, I'd be scared and humiliated.
Quote examples
Beth Ditto
American Musician
I have been 130 lbs. as well as 215 lbs. I have had blond, strawberry blond, green, pink and purple hair, and none of that has ever exempted me from having lewd comments flung at me in the street.
Quote examples
Paul Gosar
American Politician
Revoking Bill Cosby's Medal of Freedom won't undo his actions or heal the wounds of his victims, but it will signal to the American people that we will not tolerate such lewd behavior.
Quote examples
Kirsten Powers
American Author
Women should be able to 'friend' a married - or unmarried - congressman on Facebook or follow him on Twitter without fear of being the recipient of lewd talk or behavior.
Quote examples
Sarah Michelle Gellar
American Actress
I'm from New York, I make kind of somewhat maybe lewd, at times - maybe some would say dirty - jokes. But in jest.
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Matt Drudge
American Journalist
I want one place I can go that is not going to be lewd, and I'm not sure there is anything left.
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