lewd

IPA/luːd/
KK[lˈud]IPA/luːd/

lewd — adjective

  • lewdpositive
  • lewdercomparative
  • lewdestsuperlative

1. describing actions, words, or clothing that openly and coarsely refer to sex in

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing actions, words, or clothing that openly and coarsely refer to sex in a way that most people find shocking or unpleasant

例句

The principal warned the students that lewd language would not be tolerated at the school dance.

collocation: lewd language

Nadia felt humiliated after a stranger shouted lewd comments at her from a passing car.

collocation: lewd comments

同義詞
  • vulgar

    broader in meaning, can describe anything tasteless or unrefined, not only sexual

  • obscene

    stronger, suggesting something is morally shocking and often illegal in nature

  • crude

    less forceful; suggests lack of refinement rather than deliberate offensiveness

反義詞
  • decent

    respecting social norms of modesty and good taste

  • modest

    not showing too much of the body or calling attention to it

文法句型

lewd + noun

be + lewd

用法筆記

Stronger and more disapproving than 'rude' or 'crude'. Frequently used in formal complaints, workplace policies, and media censorship discussions.

常見錯誤

❌His joke was lewd, which means it was a little bit naughty.
✅His joke was lewd, which means it was openly sexual and offensive.
💡Lewd implies strong offensiveness, not mild naughtiness.
❌She made a lewd mistake on the test.
✅She made a crude joke that embarrassed everyone.
💡Lewd specifically relates to sexual matters, not general mistakes or lack of refinement.

2. having an excessive or obsessive focus on sexual thoughts or desires in a way th

2.形容詞C1
釋義

having an excessive or obsessive focus on sexual thoughts or desires in a way that is often viewed as morally wrong or depraved

例句

The novel's main character is a lewd old merchant who spends his nights chasing young actresses.

collocation: lewd old man

Rania was uncomfortable with the lewd glances her colleague kept sending her during the meeting.

collocation: lewd glances

同義詞
  • lustful

    more neutral and direct; simply describes strong sexual desire

  • lascivious

    more literary and formal; suggests an openly or aggressively sexual manner

  • licentious

    broader in meaning; describes a general disregard for moral rules, not only sexual

反義詞
  • chaste

    abstaining from sexual activity or thoughts, especially for moral or religious reasons

  • pure

    free from any moral stain, including sexual impropriety

文法句型

lewd + noun

be + lewd

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on the person's character or inner state rather than on a specific action or expression. Common in literary and historical descriptions.

常見錯誤

❌He is lewd to his employees.
✅He makes lewd remarks to his employees.
💡Lewd describes a quality or behaviour, not a direct action directed at someone.