Obscene

/əbˈsiːn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Offensively or disgustingly sexual or lewd.

Many people found the film's gratuitous nudity to be obscene.

Shocking to the moral sense; morally repugnant.

The obscene behavior displayed at the party was condemned by the community.

Extremely inappropriate; beyond acceptable standards.

The politician's obscene wealth in the face of a dire economy sparked outrage.

Middle English obscene, from Latin obscenus 'foul, unclean, or repulsive'

obscene gesture

A hand movement that is considered offensive, often sexual in nature.

obscene amount

A quantity that is excessively large or unreasonably high.

indecent

Not proper or suitable; morally offensive.

lewd

Showing an excessive or offensive sexual desire.

vulgar

Lacking sophistication or good taste; in bad taste.

X-rated

That movie was so X-rated that they had to restrict it to adults only.

Raunchy

His raunchy jokes were a hit at the party.

Filthy

The lyrics of that song are just filthy.