Bawdiness and Decorousness

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Bawdiness noun - The quality or state of being obscene.

Usage example: the bawdiness of the song makes it inappropriate for children

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Decorousness is an antonym for bawdiness.

Decorousness noun - Propriety in manners and conduct.

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Bawdiness is an antonym for decorousness.

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