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- [uh b-seen]
- /əbˈsin/
- /əbˈsiːn/
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- [uh b-seen]
- /əbˈsin/
Definitions of obscenely word
- adjective obscenely offensive to morality or decency; indecent; depraved: obscene language. 1
- adjective obscenely causing uncontrolled sexual desire. 1
- adjective obscenely abominable; disgusting; repulsive. 1
- noun obscenely In an obscene manner; vulgarly. 1
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Origin of obscenely
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 Obscenely
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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obscenely 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.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
obscenely usage trend in Literature
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adverb obscenely
- indecently — offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar: indecent jokes; indecent language; indecent behavior.
- suggestively — that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
- lewdly — inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
- depravedly — in a depraved manner
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
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