lewd

UK
/luːd/
US
/luːd/

Translations

lewdadjective
lewder
Comp.
lewdest
Super.
UK
/luːd/
US
/luːd/
The movie was criticized for its lewd content.
Фильм был раскритикован за развратное содержание.
His lewd comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Его непристойные комментарии заставили всех чувствовать себя неловко.
lewdnoun
lewds
pl
UK
/luːd/
US
/lud/
Archaic countable noun meaning ‘a lewd person, esp. a prostitute’

Definitions

lewdadjective
Obscene or indecent in a sexual way; lascivious.
He was fired for sending lewd pictures to his colleagues.
(Archaic) Ignorant or unlearned; belonging to the lay common people as opposed to the clergy.
In medieval England, the scriptures were withheld from the lewd populace.
(Archaic) Morally wicked or base; vile.
The outlaw's lewd deeds spread fear throughout the countryside.
lewdnoun
(Archaic) A lewd or sexually immoral person, especially a prostitute.
The constables arrested several lewds at the brothel.
(Obsolete) A common or uneducated person; a layman.
The scholar strove to instruct the lewds who gathered outside the cathedral.