pornographic

[pawr-nuh-graf-ik]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or reminiscent of sexually explicit material, such as video, audio, text, or images, whose purpose is to elicit sexual arousal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pornographic¹

First recorded in 1850–55; pornograph(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )

Example Sentences

"The use of highly effective age assurance to protect children from harmful pornographic content is non-negotiable and we will accept no excuses for failure," said Suzanne Cater, director of enforcement at Ofcom.

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Young women and LGBT+ activists were disproportionately targeted, with misogynistic and homophobic comment, as well as AI-generated pornographic images, the report said.

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Second-hand clothing platform Vinted is under investigation in France after some user accounts were found to be directing visitors to pornographic content.

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In an extensive series of posts on Instagram last week Zhou alleges that beginning in June Renner sent “a string of unwanted / unsolicited pornographic images.”

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The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC that the platforms are being investigated over violent, pornographic or "undignified messages" that can be accessed by minors.

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Related Words

• adult 
• erotic 
• indecent 
• lewd 
• obscene 
• salacious 
• sexy