CEFR B2

obscenity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being offensive or disgusting to accepted standards, especially in sexual matters; behavior or language that is offensive or disgusting.

Examples

The court debated whether the artwork constituted obscenity.
His speech was a string of obscenities that shocked the listeners.

Synonyms: indecency, pornography, filth

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obscenity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛnəti/

Definition

The quality of being offensive or disgusting to accepted standards, especially in sexual matters; behavior or language that is offensive or disgusting.

Examples

The court debated whether the artwork constituted obscenity.
His speech was a string of obscenities that shocked the listeners.
Laws against obscenity are intended to protect public morals.

How to Use obscenity

obscenity laws (collocation): Legislation designed to prohibit obscene material or conduct. — "The debate over freedom of speech often involves obscenity laws."
charge with obscenity (prepositional phrase): To formally accuse someone of committing an obscene act or distributing obscene material. — "The gallery owner was charged with obscenity for displaying the controversial artwork."

Synonyms of obscenity

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Antonyms of obscenity

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