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bawdy Synonyms

Another word for bawdy

Choosing another word for bawdy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 ribald folk songs."

Strongest
ribald
earthy
Strong
racy
raunchy
coarse
lewd
off-color
risque
indecent
vulgar

• noun (Context 2)

Humorously indecent or ribald talk or writing.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
ribaldry
bawdiness
Strong
lewdness
obscenity
vulgarity

Opposites of bawdy

The opposite of bawdy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

chaste
clean
decency
decent
propriety
modesty
wholesome
modest
See all opposites of bawdy

• Nearby Words

batwing
bauble
bawdiness
bawdy
bawl
bawler
bay

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