Pornographic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pornographic is an adjective meaning Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.
Meaning
Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.
Example Sentences
The intent to make the "MMR question" as serious as possible resulted in an almost pornographic obsession with suffering children.
Trying to write honestly about pornographic films is like trying to tie one's shoe while walking: it's practically impossible without sacrificing stride and balance and a certain amount of ordinary dignity, the sort one uses with bank tellers who question a signature.
Synonyms for pornographic
Depending on context, synonyms include adult, graphic, mucky, pornographical, rude, XXX.
Antonyms for pornographic
Common opposites include nonpornographic, unpornographic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sexy, porn, erotic, sex, sexual, salacious.
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