Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obscene
Adjective
/əbˈsiːn/
Definition
Offensive to accepted standards of decency; morally or sexually offensive.
Examples
- The movie was rated R for its obscene content.
- He made an obscene gesture that shocked everyone.
- Her comments were deemed obscene and inappropriate for the audience.
Meaning
The term ‘obscene’ refers to something that is considered indecent or offensive, especially in relation to sexual content, but can also apply to other vulgar or shocking behaviors or expressions.
Synonyms
- offensive
- indecent
- vulgar
- immoral
- scandalous
