Leering and Ribald

Leering

Leering adjective - (of a glance) sidelong and slyly lascivious.
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Ribald and leering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ribald" instead an adjective "Leering".

Nearby Words: leer, leery, leered

Ribald

Ribald adjective - Hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent.
Usage example: a ribald tale rife with double entendres and racy innuendo

Leering and ribald are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Leering" instead an adjective "Ribald".

Nearby Word: ribaldry
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