obscene
32 synonyms and 3 antonyms for obscene, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Offensive to accepted standards of decency, often in a sexual way.
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How to use obscene
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obscene language
obscene amount of money
Etymology
From Latin obscenus, "disgusting, indecent," of uncertain further origin.
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