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

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

The episode starts with the Boys paying their respects to Frenchie (Tomer Capone), who left a raunchy last will and testament behind for his friends. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026