OBSCENE


Meaning of OBSCENE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.