Ribald

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Characterised by crude, vulgar, or irreverent humour, especially of a sexual nature.

“The ribald jokes at the party drew laughter from some guests and silence from others.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

rib·ald

Related Words

Synonyms

bawdy

Antonyms

refineddecorouspolite

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains no repeated letters and tests R, I, B, A, L, D across six positions.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points. A useful word that uses B and D without any premium letters but covers the board well.

Words Related to Ribald

Anagrams of Ribald

Words that use exactly the same letters as “ribald”.

bridal

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “ribald” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

riband

Words you can make from Ribald

Shorter words formed from the letters in “ribald”.

barid bidar blair braid brail drail laird larid liard libra lidar rabid abir abri adib albi arid aril bail bald bali balr bard bari

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ribald”.

baldric brailed bridals

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