transcription, транскрипция: [ äb-ˈsēn, əb- ]
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