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lewd stories
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "lewd stories" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe narratives or tales that are sexually explicit or indecent in nature. Example: "The book was filled with lewd stories that were not suitable for younger audiences."
✓ Grammatically correct
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2 human-written examples
In between interrogating us, Belli tried to see just how many lewd stories he could tell.... Harriet and I stared at each other feeling bewildered and a bit angry".
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The descriptions of the live acts practiced on the teenagers are interspersed with sexual narratives from a group of old women hired to spice up each day with such lewd stories from their own youth.
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55 human-written examples
The one biographical tidbit is a lewd story about a schoolmate who he says was the model for Gareth, the idiot office manager in "The Office".
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The other New York premiere, "Hapless Hooligan in 'Still Moving,' " a collaboration of the cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the artistic director Michael Tracy, among others, tells the slightly lewd story of Hapless Hooligan (Jun Kuribayashi), a hopeless figure who creates a chain-smoking femme fatale (Annika Sheaff) in a vision, while a shadowy bully-gangster (Mr. Whitney) threatens him.
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The show is called Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction, a Nerdist Industries podcast that is kicking off this three-day festival with lewd short stories involving Rancid and The Goonies.
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Irvine Welsh (1994) In this lewd short story, part of The Acid House collection, Irvine Welsh – to the horror of many Christians – renders God as a foul-mouthed Edinburgh drunk, worn out by humanity's insistence on blaming him for everything that goes wrong in their lives.
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Indeed, they send up a howling wind of boasts, profane stories, lewd jokes, denunciations of criminals, mutual expressions of admiration and reassurances of their own virtue as cops.
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RIGHTEOUS KILL Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, acting together as aging N.Y.P.D. detectives, send up a howling wind of boasts, profane stories, lewd jokes, denunciations of criminals, expressions of admiration for each other, and mutual reassurances of their own virtue as cops.
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Talk to almost any woman who travels on public transport and you'll hear stories of lewd comments and leering.
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The former director of the project, Margret Augustine, alleged that Bannon "made lewd remarks, told offensive off-color stories, made disparaging remarks about females, made sexually suggestive remarks, discussed females they had known in a lewd and derogatory fashion and in general acted with total indifference to the feelings of the plaintiff and other female employees". .
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Instead of coming off as lewd, transgressive or unnecessarily shocking, the story has a surpassingly tender quality, revealing the awkwardness of Cliff's initiation to the desperation of adult sexuality.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using the phrase "lewd stories", consider your audience and the context. If aiming for a formal tone, alternatives like "obscene narratives" or "indecent accounts" might be more suitable.
Common error
Be mindful that using "lewd stories" can be perceived as subjective. Ensure the stories you're describing genuinely contain explicit or offensive content to avoid misrepresentation or causing unnecessary offense.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "lewd stories" functions primarily as a noun phrase, where "lewd" acts as an adjective modifying the noun "stories". It describes the quality or nature of the stories as being sexually explicit or indecent. Ludwig AI confirms the phrase's grammatical correctness and usability.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "lewd stories" is a grammatically sound and frequently used phrase that describes narratives containing sexually explicit or indecent content. While Ludwig AI validates its correctness, it's important to consider the audience and context when employing this phrase, as more formal alternatives like "obscene narratives" or "indecent accounts" may be more appropriate in certain settings. The phrase primarily functions within neutral registers, prominently appearing in news and media contexts, with its primary purpose being to categorize or express disapproval of the content being discussed.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
obscene narratives
Replaces "lewd" with "obscene", emphasizing the offensive nature of the stories.
salacious tales
Uses "salacious" and "tales" for a more literary feel, highlighting the scandalous aspect.
indecent accounts
Substitutes "lewd" with "indecent", focusing on the morally inappropriate content.
bawdy anecdotes
Employs "bawdy" and "anecdotes" to suggest humorously vulgar personal stories.
suggestive stories
Replaces "lewd" with "suggestive", softening the impact and focusing on implication.
risque narratives
Uses "risque" to indicate potentially offensive or shocking content.
dirty stories
A more informal and blunt way of expressing the same meaning.
scandalous stories
Highlights the aspect of causing public outrage or shock.
smutty tales
Uses "smutty" to emphasize the dirty and vulgar nature of the stories.
licentious narratives
Replaces "lewd" with "licentious", indicating a disregard for rules or morality.
FAQs
What does "lewd stories" mean?
"Lewd stories" refers to narratives that are sexually explicit, indecent, or morally offensive, often intended to provoke sexual arousal or shock.
What can I say instead of "lewd stories"?
You can use alternatives like "obscene narratives", "salacious tales", or "indecent accounts" depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is "lewd stories" appropriate for formal writing?
While grammatically correct, "lewd stories" may be too informal or blunt for formal writing. Consider using more formal alternatives such as "obscene narratives" or "indecent accounts".
How can I use "lewd stories" in a sentence?
You might say, "The comedian was known for telling "lewd stories" during his stand-up routine", or "The book contained a collection of "lewd stories" that were not suitable for children".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
88%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested