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- [lood]
- /lud/
- /ˈljuːd.nəs/
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- [lood]
- /lud/
Definitions of lewdness word
- adjective lewdness inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious. 1
- adjective lewdness obscene or indecent, as language or songs; salacious. 1
- adjective lewdness Obsolete. low, ignorant, or vulgar. base, vile, or wicked, especially of a person. bad, worthless, or poor, especially of a thing. 1
- noun lewdness The property of being lewd. 1
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Origin of lewdness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English leud, lewed, Old English lǣwede lay, unlearned
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Parts of speech for Lewdness
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preposition
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lewdness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lewdness
noun lewdness
- obscenity — the character or quality of being obscene; indecency; lewdness.
- vulgarity — the state or quality of being vulgar: the vulgarity of his remark.
- lechery — unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire.
- ribaldry — ribald character, as of language; scurrility.
- prurience — having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
Antonyms for lewdness
noun lewdness
- decency — Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- uprightness — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- goodness — the state or quality of being good.
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