Antonyms for off color


Grammar : Adj
Spell : awf-kuhl-er, of-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔfˈkʌl ər, ˈɒf-


Definition of off color

Origin :
  • 1858, from off (adv.) + color (n.); originally used of gems; figurative extension to "of questionable taste, risqué" is American English, 1867.
  • As in indecent : adj obscene, vulgar; offensive
  • As in indelicate : adj obscene, vulgar
  • As in lascivious : adj sexually aroused; displaying excessive interest in sex
  • As in lewd : adj vulgar, indecent
  • As in low : adj crude, vulgar
  • As in lurid : adj shocking, gruesome
  • As in naughty : adj obscene, vulgar
  • As in obnoxious : adj offensive, repulsive
  • As in off-color : adj risqué
  • As in offensive : adj disrespectful, insulting; displeasing
  • As in pornographic : adj obscene
  • As in racy : adj risqué, vulgar
  • As in raunchy : adj lewd, obscene
  • As in ribald : adj vulgar, obscene
  • As in risqué : adj improper, referring to sex
  • As in sickly : adj not healthy
  • As in smutty : adj obscene, vulgar
  • As in bawdy : adj vulgar, dirty
  • As in suggestive : adj dirty, vulgar
  • As in tasteless : adj cheap, vulgar
  • As in vulgar : adj rude, offensive
  • As in X-rated : adj pornographic
  • As in blue : adj vulgar
  • As in aberrant : adj not normal; varying from the usual
  • As in broad : adj vulgar
  • As in Philistine : adj coarse
  • As in risque : adj racy
  • As in coarse : adj not fine, rude
  • As in abnormal : adj different from standard or norm
  • As in dirty : adj obscene, pornographic
  • As in erotic : adj sexy

Synonyms for off color

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