[ob.scene] adj [MF, fr. L obscenus, obscaenus] (1593) 1: disgusting to the senses: repulsive
2. a: abhorrent to morality or virtue; specif: designed to incite to lust or depravity b: containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage "~ lyrics" c: repulsive by reason of crass disregard of moral or ethical principles "an ~ misuse of power" d: so excessive as to be offensive "~ wealth" "~ waste" syn see coarse -- ob.scene.ly adv