Pornographic refers to content that is explicitly intended to provoke sexual arousal. It typically refers to materials, such as films, images, literature, or websites, that depict explicit sexual acts or situations in a detailed manner. The term has a strong negative connotation in many societies, where it is often associated with being inappropriate or immoral, especially for minors. In Indonesian, the equivalent word for “pornographic” is “pornografi.”
Synonyms:
- Explicit
- Adult
- Erotic
- X-rated
- Lewd
- Obscene
- Salacious
- Indecent
- Smutty
- Vulgar
10 Sentences Using “Pornographic”:
- The website was shut down for distributing pornographic material.
- Many countries have laws regulating the distribution of pornographic content.
- The film was considered too pornographic for mainstream audiences.
- He was arrested for possessing pornographic images.
- She refused to watch any films that were too pornographic in nature.
- The book was banned in several countries due to its pornographic scenes.
- Pornographic images were found on his computer during the investigation.
- Parents should monitor the kind of content their children access, especially on the internet, to avoid pornographic material.
- The artist faced controversy for producing pornographic art.
- Pornographic magazines are increasingly difficult to find in stores due to stricter laws.
Related Words:
- Erotica
- Obscenity
- Adult content
- Exhibitionism
- Voyeurism
- Taboo
- Censorship
- Pornography
- Sexually explicit
- Sexual content
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Pornographic”:
- Look at (pornographic material) – to view sexually explicit content.
- Get into (pornography) – to begin consuming or engaging with pornographic content.
- Stumble upon (pornographic content) – to accidentally come across explicit content online or offline.
Idiomatic Expressions:
- Cross the line – to go beyond what is acceptable, especially in terms of sexual content or behavior (e.g., “That movie crossed the line into being pornographic”).
- Push the boundaries – to test the limits of what is considered acceptable, often in a controversial or provocative manner (e.g., “The director is known for pushing the boundaries with his pornographic scenes”).
- Down and dirty – usually refers to something crude or explicit, sometimes used in the context of pornographic content.
