"obscene" meaning in All languages combined

See obscene on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ɑbˈsin/ Audio: en-us-obscene.ogg [US] Forms: obscene [positive], more obscene [comparative], most obscene [superlative]
enPR: ŏb-sēn' Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is obscene, it is offensive to morality; it is vulgar; it is depraved. Synonyms: vulgar, depraved
    Sense id: simple-obscene-en-adj-RYTzdDyy
  2. If something is obscene, it is lewd or lustful. Synonyms: lewd, lustful
    Sense id: simple-obscene-en-adj-5cbIbHoV
  3. If something is obscene, it is beyond all reason.
    Sense id: simple-obscene-en-adj-cz09jRpL
  4. If something is obscene, it is disgusting, repulsive, or abominable. Synonyms: disgusting, revolting, abominable
    Sense id: simple-obscene-en-adj-VfJaIoPz
  5. If something is obscene, it is likely to deprave or corrupt somebody.
    Sense id: simple-obscene-en-adj-Rjmaodly
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