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obscene


Main Entry: ob·scene
Pronunciation: \äb-ˈsēn, əb-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin obscenus, obscaenus
Date: 1593

1 : disgusting to the senses : repulsive
2 a : abhorrent to morality or virtue; specifically : designed to incite to lust or depravity b : containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage <obscene lyrics> c : repulsive by reason of crass disregard of moral or ethical principles <an obscene misuse of power> d : so excessive as to be offensive <obscene wealth> <obscene waste>

synonyms see coarse

— ob·scene·ly adverb


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