lewd

Meanings

• Adjective

  Obscene or indecent in language or behavior.

  - "The lewd jokes told at the comedy show were inappropriate for the young audience."
  - "The lewd behavior of the partygoers caused a scandal."

• Adjective

  Suggestive or provocative in nature.

  - "The lewd paintings in the art gallery were controversial."
  - "The lewd dance moves were intended to be seductive."

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Pronunciation

1. /ljuːd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53353096"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lewd
crud , mud , stud , pud , bud

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Variants

List of all variants of lewd that leads to same result
lewd , lewdly , lewdness , lewdnesses

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Etymology

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Old English hlēow, meaning 'lascivious, wanton'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lewd' is derived from the Old English word 'hlēow', which also meant 'happy' or 'joyful'.

2. In medieval Europe, lewd jesters and fools were often allowed to speak and behave in a way that was considered indecent by the nobility.

3. The term 'lewd' was once used to describe someone who was wanton or promiscuous, particularly in the context of women.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obscenity: The quality of being offensive or indecent, especially in language or behavior.

2. Indecency: The quality of being improper or immodest, especially in language or behavior.

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Culture

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The term 'lewd' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including literature, art, and music. In literature, lewdness is often portrayed as a taboo or forbidden subject, while in art and music, it can be used to provoke or shock audiences. For example, in the painting 'The Birth of Venus' by Sandro Botticelli, the goddess Venus is depicted nude, which was considered lewd at the time. In music, the term 'lewd' is sometimes used to describe explicit or sexually suggestive lyrics.

How to Memorize "lewd"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people behaving in an obscene or provocative way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lewd' with the idea of something offensive or indecent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym L-E-W-D to remember that the word means 'lascivious, explicit, wanton, and depraved'.

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