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bawdy Antonyms

Opposite of bawdy

Because the opposite of bawdy shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Dealing with sexual matters in a comical, earthy, or humorously indecent way.

Usage Example

"The tavern patrons roared with laughter as the troupe performed a series of chaste folk songs."

Strongest
chaste
clean
Strong
decent
modest
wholesome
prim
prudish
puritanical
polite

• noun (Context 2)

Humorously indecent or ribald talk or writing.

Usage Example

"Elizabethan comedies are famous for blending high poetic drama with clever street decency."

Strong
decency
modesty
propriety
decorum

Similar words to bawdy

Words similar to bawdy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ribald
ribaldry
bawdiness
earthy
racy
raunchy
coarse
lewdness
See all synonyms of bawdy

• Nearby Words

batty
bauble
bawdiness
bawdy
bawl
bawler
bay

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bawdy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bawdy
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