INDECENT


Meaning of INDECENT in English

1.

If you describe something as ~, you mean that it is shocking and offensive, usually because it relates to sex or nakedness.

He accused Mrs Moore of making an ~ suggestion.

= obscene

ADJ

~ly

...an ~ly short skirt.

ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj

2.

If you describe the speed or amount of something as ~, you are indicating, often in a humorous way, that it is much quicker or larger than is usual or desirable.

The opposition says the legislation was drafted with ~ haste.

ADJ

~ly

...an ~ly large office.

ADV

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