Lewd
Lewd adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.
Usage example: bystanders were shocked by the lewd behavior of the couple in the park
Offensive is a synonym for lewd in indecent topic. In some cases you can use "Offensive" instead an adjective "Lewd".
Nearby Word: lewdly
Offensive
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Offensive and Lewd. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lewd/offensive
Lewd & Offensive. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lewd/offensive>.
Offensive or Lewd. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lewd/offensive.
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