Ribald synonyms

rĭb'əld, rī'bôld'

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bawdy
The definition of bawdy is something gross, indecent or overly graphic.
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earthy
Coarse; unrefined
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lascivious
Wanton; lewd, driven by lust, lustful.
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salacious
The definition of salacious is someone or something that is sexually suggestive.
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indecorous
Lacking propriety or decorum.
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unbecoming
Not appropriate or suited to one's appearance, status, character, etc.; unattractive, indecorous, etc.
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coarse
Lacking in refinement or good taste; vulgar; crude
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ungentlemanly
Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.
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unladylike
Not ladylike; ill-mannered.
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foul-mouthed
That uses obscene language
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spicy
Piquant; provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chillies or similar spices.
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racy
Strong and sharp in flavor or odor; piquant or pungent.
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risqué
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indecent
Offensive to good taste
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dirty
Stormy; rough:
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hot
Close to a successful solution or conclusion:
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fast
Firm in loyalty:
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blue
(Entertainment, informal) Pornographic or profane.
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juicy
Racy; titillating:
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raunchy
Sexually seductive.
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profane
Not initiated into the inner mysteries or esoteric knowledge of something
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scatologic
Offensive to accepted standards of decency
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scurrilous
Given to the use of vulgar, coarse, or abusive language.
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smutty
Affected with plant smut
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off-color
Exhibiting bad taste:
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witticism (related)
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derisive (related)
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refined (antonym)
Showing or having good feelings or good taste.
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decent (antonym)
Fair; good enough; okay.
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decorous. See syn. study at coarse.coarse (antonym)
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lewd (related)
(Obsolete) Wicked.
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crude
Lacking concealing elements.
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filthy
Vile; nasty:
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gross
Exclusive of deductions; total:
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indelicate
Slightly at odds with established standards of propriety; somewhat improper, offensive, or coarse:
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irreverent
Critical of what is generally accepted or respected; satirical:
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offensive
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
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rogue
Operating outside normal or desirable controls:
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rude
Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting:
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uncouth
(Archaic) Unfamiliar, strange, foreign.
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vulgar
Offensively excessive in self-display or expenditure; ostentatious:
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clean (antonym)
Free from foreign matter or pollution; unadulterated:
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chaste (antonym)
The definition of chaste is something that does not involve sexual intercourse or someone who does not engage in sexual intercourse.
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barnyard
Of a barnyard
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broad
Wide in extent or scope.
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fescennine
Vulgar; obscene; scurrilous
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foul
Full of or blocked up with dirt or foreign objects
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nasty
Offensive in taste or smell; nauseating
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jocular (related)
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waspish (related)
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scatological
Relating to scatology, the usage of obscenities.
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Ribald Sentence Examples

  • He got into some trouble with the chancellor, Gardiner, over a ribald play, "Pammachius," performed by the students, deriding the old ecclesiastical system, though Bonner wrote to Parker of the assured affection he bore him.

  • Ribald or off-color jokes that may be offensive to parents, grandparents, or guests.

  • The ribald humor, the overuse of which might potentially have ruined this bodice ripper, is also kept in check.

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