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obscène — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lewd adj Sexually indecent or vulgar in a crude, offensive way.
  • obscene adjective Offensive to accepted standards of decency, often in a sexual way.
  • vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.

Senses

obscène is used for these senses in English:

  • lewd Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.
  • vulgar Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

obscene — full definition

  1. adjective Offensive to accepted standards of decency, often in a sexual way.
  2. adjective Shockingly excessive.

Related French words