obscenity
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for obscenity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Language or behaviour that is offensive to standards of decency.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use obscenity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From obscene + -ity, ultimately from Latin obscenitas.
Full origin of obscenity →Frequently asked questions
What does “obscenity” mean?
The word “obscenity” means language or behaviour that is offensive to standards of decency. In plain terms, an offensive or indecent word, act, or quality.
How do you use “obscenity” in a sentence?
Here is “obscenity” used in a sentence: “The referee was sent off for shouting an obscenity at the crowd.”
What part of speech is “obscenity”?
“Obscenity” is a noun.
Where does the word “obscenity” come from?
The word “obscenity” comes from Latin. From obscene + -ity, ultimately from Latin obscenitas.