Dirty and Indelicate

Dirty

Dirty adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.
Usage example: some radio stations refused to play the song because of the dirty lyrics

Indelicate is a synonym for dirty in off-colour topic. In some cases you can use "Indelicate" instead an adjective "Dirty".

Nearby Words: dirt, dirtiness, dirtying, dirtily

Indelicate

Indelicate adjective - Showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations.

Dirty is a synonym for indelicate in off-colour topic. Sometimes you can use "Dirty" instead an adjective "Indelicate". vulgar substitute

Nearby Words: indelicacy, indelicately
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