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obscēnus — 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.
  • pervert noun A person whose sexual behavior or interests are considered abnormal or unacceptable.

Senses

obscēnus is used for these senses in English:

  • lewd Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.
  • obscene Offensive to standards of decency or morality.
  • pervert A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.

obscene — full definition

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

Related Latin words