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obscenity

ob·scen·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh b-sen-i-tee, -see-ni-]
    • /əbˈsɛn ɪ ti, -ˈsi nɪ-/
    • /əbˈsen.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh b-sen-i-tee, -see-ni-]
    • /əbˈsɛn ɪ ti, -ˈsi nɪ-/

Definitions of obscenity word

  • noun plural obscenity the character or quality of being obscene; indecency; lewdness. 1
  • noun plural obscenity something obscene, as a picture or story. 1
  • noun plural obscenity an obscene word or expression, especially when used as an invective. 1
  • noun obscenity The state or quality of being obscene; obscene behavior, language, or images. 1
  • noun obscenity pornography 1
  • noun obscenity swear word, curse word 1

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Origin of obscenity

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 Obscenity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obscenity 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.

obscenity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for obscenity

noun obscenity

  • offensiveness — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
  • atrocity — An atrocity is a very cruel, shocking action.
  • tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
  • rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
  • vulgarity — the state or quality of being vulgar: the vulgarity of his remark.

Antonyms for obscenity

noun obscenity

  • tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
  • decency — Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards.
  • blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.

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