Obscene (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Designed to incite to indecency or lust; "the dance often becomes flagrantly obscene"-Margaret Mead.
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Examples
- The explicit lyrics in the song were edited out to avoid broadcasting anything obscene on the radio.
- The artist's latest sculpture, featuring nude figures in provocative poses, was deemed obscene by some critics.
- The comedian's obscene jokes and humor sparked controversy and outrage among some audience members.
- The book's obscene content, which included graphic descriptions of sex and violence, led to its banning in several countries.
- The dancer's obscene performances, which involved stripping and suggestive movements, pushed the boundaries of acceptable behavior on stage.
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Meaning 2
Offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; "lewd pictures"; "an indecent gesture"; "obscene telephone calls"; "salacious limericks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.