pornographic

Definition

Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.

Etymology

From pornography + -ic.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "The intent to make the "MMR question" as serious as possible resulted in an almost pornographic obsession with suffering children."

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