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- [uh b-seen]
- /əbˈsin/
- /əbˈsiːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-seen]
- /əbˈsin/
Definitions of obscene word
- adjective obscene offensive to morality or decency; indecent; depraved: obscene language. 1
- adjective obscene causing uncontrolled sexual desire. 1
- adjective obscene abominable; disgusting; repulsive. 1
- noun obscene (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters ) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency. 1
- abbreviation OBSCENE offensive 1
- adjective obscene sexually graphic 1
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Origin of obscene
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95, obscene is from the Latin word obscēnus, obscaenus
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Parts of speech for Obscene
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adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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obscene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
obscene usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obscene
adjective obscene
- indecent — offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar: indecent jokes; indecent language; indecent behavior.
- lewd — inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
- explicit — Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- blue — Something that is blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day.
Antonyms for obscene
adjective obscene
- decent — Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
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