CEFR B2

obscene

adjective

Meaning

Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.

Examples

The film was banned for its obscene content.
He made an obscene gesture to the driver who cut him off.

Synonyms: rude, offensive, indecent, lewd

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obscene (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əbˈsiːn/

Definition

Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.

Examples

The film was banned for its obscene content.
He made an obscene gesture to the driver who cut him off.
It is illegal to distribute obscene material to minors.

Synonyms of obscene

Words with a similar meaning to obscene:

rude
offensive
indecent
lewd

Antonyms of obscene

Words with the opposite meaning to obscene:

decent
moral
proper

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