lewd

adjective

\ˈlüd

Definition of lewd

1 obsolete : evil, wicked

2a : sexually unchaste or licentious (see licentious sense 1) lewd behavior

b : obscene, vulgar lewd remarks

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He made lewd remarks to the woman at the bar. bystanders were shocked by the lewd behavior of the couple in the park

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An investigation into a child pornography ring in Indiana in the late 1990s led to Rosser’s arrest in Thailand in 2000 on charges of lewd behavior and possession of pornographic materials. — Amy Beth Hanson, The Seattle Times, "First-ever child porn suspect on FBI list pleads guilty," 16 Oct. 2018 The alleged misconduct ranged from lewd comments and groping to rape. — Michael Rubinkam, The Seattle Times, "Renowned former drum corps leader charged with sex assault," 13 Nov. 2018 Hughett made lewd comments to the bunny, then took a ride on the carousel, police said. — Travis Fedschun, Fox News, "Intoxicated Ohio woman arrested after making lewd comments to Easter Bunny, police say," 27 Mar. 2018 Anderson is charged with lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16. — Ruth Brown, idahostatesman, "2 Boise men are accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl," 11 June 2018 Samantha Holvey, who participated in the 2006 Miss USA pageant, told CNN that Trump made lewd comments about the contestants. — refinery29.com, "Trump, Who's Been Accused Of Sexual Misconduct By 19 Women, Mocks Rape Survivors At Rally," 6 July 2018 This is, after all, a 23-year-old who just last month was fined more than $15,000 for simulating a lewd act during a match. — Howard Fendrich, The Seattle Times, "Kyrgios tells it like it is after 42-ace Wimbledon victory," 3 July 2018 On arrival, officers learned that a man had performed a lewd act on a child under 14, police said. — City News Service, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Man, 66, arrested, suspected of molesting a child at a hotel pool," 13 July 2018 Investigators also found that Shooter made lewd comments to Mi-Ai Parrish, the former president and publisher of The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. — Dustin Gardiner, azcentral, "Women blast Don Shooter running for Arizona Legislature after harassment expulsion," 30 May 2018

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The first known use of lewd was in the 14th century

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lewd

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English Language Learners Definition of lewd

: sexual in an offensive or rude way

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lewd

adjective

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Legal Definition of lewd

: involving or being sexual conduct that is considered indecent or offensive : licentious convicted of lewd and lascivious assault upon a child — National Law Journal