Meaning of the word obscene in English
What does obscene mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
obscene
US /əbˈsiːn/
UK /əbˈsiːn/
Adjective
(of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.
Example:
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obscene jokes
Synonym:
pornographic indecent salacious smutty lewd rude dirty filthy vulgar foul coarse crude gross vile nasty disgusting offensive shameless immoral improper immodest impure indecorous indelicate unwholesome scabrous off color lubricious ribald bawdy suggestive titillating racy erotic carnal sensual sexy lascivious lecherous licentious libidinous degenerate depraved amoral debauched dissolute prurient scatological profane blue porn porno X-rated triple-X XXX raunchy sick fruity saucy adult ithyphallic