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obscenity

[əbˈsɛnəti]

obscenity Definition

  • 1the state or quality of being obscene; indecency; impurity
  • 2an offensive or indecent word or phrase

Using obscenity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obscenity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movie was criticized for its obscenity.

  • Example

    He was fined for shouting obscenities in public.

  • Example

    The book was banned for its obscene content.

obscenity Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for obscenity

Idioms Using obscenity

  • an excessive or unreasonable amount

    Example

    The company spent an obscene amount of money on their latest advertising campaign.

  • a harassing or sexually explicit phone call

    Example

    She received an obscene phone call from an unknown caller and reported it to the police.

  • obscene wealth

    an extremely large amount of wealth, often considered excessive or immoral

    Example

    The billionaire's obscene wealth was a topic of controversy among the public.

Phrases with obscenity

  • laws that prohibit the distribution of materials deemed to be obscene

    Example

    The artist was arrested for violating obscenity laws with his controversial artwork.

  • a legal proceeding in which a person or organization is accused of distributing obscene materials

    Example

    The publisher was taken to court in an obscenity trial over the controversial book.

  • a rude or offensive hand gesture

    Example

    He made an obscene gesture at the other driver after they cut him off in traffic.

Origins of obscenity

from Latin 'obscenus', meaning 'offensive'

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Summary: obscenity in Brief

'Obscenity' [əbˈsɛnəti] refers to indecent or impure content or behavior, including offensive words or phrases. It can be subject to legal restrictions, as in 'obscenity laws' and 'obscenity trials.' 'Obscenity' also appears in idioms like 'obscene amount,' denoting excess, and 'obscene wealth,' suggesting immoral accumulation of riches.