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- [uh b-sen-i-tee, -see-ni-]
- /əbˈsɛn ɪ ti, -ˈsi nɪ-/
- /əbˈsen.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-sen-i-tee, -see-ni-]
- /əbˈsɛn ɪ ti, -ˈsi nɪ-/
Definitions of obscenities word
- noun plural obscenities the character or quality of being obscene; indecency; lewdness. 1
- noun plural obscenities something obscene, as a picture or story. 1
- noun plural obscenities an obscene word or expression, especially when used as an invective. 1
- noun obscenities Plural form of obscenity. 1
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Origin of obscenities
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < French obscenité < Latin obscēnitās, equivalent to obscēn(us) obscene + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Obscenities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obscenities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
obscenities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obscenities
noun obscenities
- criminalities — Plural form of criminality.
- cusses — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cuss.
- cusswords — Plural form of cussword.
- dysphemisms — Plural form of dysphemism.
- evils — Plural form of evil.
Antonyms for obscenities
noun obscenities
- decencies — standards of behaviour considered correct by polite society; proprieties
- compliments — a greeting of respect or regard
- delights — Plural form of delight.
- joys — Plural form of joy.
- kindnesses — Plural form of kindness.
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