Synonyms of raunchy

raunchy

adjective

ˈrȯn-chē 

as in pornographic

depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society

inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pornographic
• obscene
• vulgar
• nasty
• dirty
• foul
• filthy
• naughty
• suggestive
• bawdy
• gross
• crude
• lewd
• ribald
• smutty
• offensive
• lascivious
• indecent
• blue
• unacceptable
• profane
• trashy
• obnoxious
• unpleasant
• disgusting
• coarse
• locker-room
• unprintable
• abusive
• impure
• undesirable
• X-rated
• unwanted
• porny
• wanton
• stag
• infamous
• salacious
• racy
• gutter
• wicked
• broad
• perverted
• risqué
• scatological
• kinky
• depraved
• soft
• indecorous
• earthy
• indelicate
• objectionable
• salty
• barnyard
• coarse-grained
• immodest
• perverse
• gamy
• off
• revolting
• repulsive
• low
• unbecoming
• unwelcome
• repugnant
• off-color
• loathsome
• distasteful
• abhorrent
• repellent
• scurrilous
• exceptionable
• louche
• reprehensible
• atrocious
• hard-core
• censurable
• soft-core
• blameworthy
• debasing
• blamable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wholesome
• clean
• decent
• prudish
• puritanical
• Victorian
• proper
• staid
• correct
• polite
• nice
• prim
• respectable
• genteel
• innocuous
• G-rated
• decorous
• acceptable
• appropriate
• desirable
• inoffensive
• pleasant
• priggish
• suitable
• nonobscene
• agreeable
• straitlaced
• welcome
• pleasing
• pure
• meet
• perfect
• becoming
• seemly
• fit
• virginal
• immaculate
• spotless
• endorsed
• approved
• sanctioned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of raunchy

The comedian was met with a standing ovation and the set was filled with his signature raunchy material. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Its tone shifts all over the place to being rather sweet to incredibly raunchy, including one moment later in the film that’s something of a jumpscare, and is currently being passed around social media. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

Guests are encouraged to show up on time, as the event starts promptly, and to consider their seats thoughtfully, as this is more of a listening experience than a raunchy night on the town. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Catch a performance at The Hook (a raunchy, serendipitous acrobatics show), grab cocktails at the revamped, retro Angeloni’s Club Madrid, or opt for a classic lunch at Knife & Fork Inn or Dock’s Oyster House. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026