ithyphallic
- adjective
- /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/
- Offensive
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pornográfico
- The artist's ithyphallic sculptures shocked many viewers.
Examples
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Some critics found the ithyphallic themes in his poetry offensive.
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The artist's ithyphallic drawings sparked controversy at the gallery opening.
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The ancient statue was described as ithyphallic due to its explicit depiction of male anatomy.
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Some poems from that era are surprisingly ithyphallic in their language and imagery.
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The artist's ithyphallic drawings sparked controversy at the gallery opening.
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The ancient statue was described as ithyphallic due to its explicit depiction of male anatomy.
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Some poems from that era are surprisingly ithyphallic in their language and imagery.
Synonyms
49
7.2
Shows sexual acts to make people feel sexual desire
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6.7
Not acceptable in public because it is offensive or sexual
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7.4
Sexually offensive or indecent in a way that shocks people
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9.5
Showing strong sexual desire that makes others uncomfortable
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9.9
Showing sexual interest in a way that makes others uncomfortable
Rude about sex in a way that shocks people
Antonyms
How Explicit
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ithyphallic comes from Greek roots ithy- ('straight' or 'erect') and phallus ('penis'). By extension, it is used for very explicit or crude sexual images or language, so the origin explains the word's modern meaning of strong sexual content.