obscenity meaning
UK US /əbˈsɛnɪti/ 4 syllables
obscenity (noun): the trait of behaving in an obscene manner.
obscenity has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
obscenity as a noun
- the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
Synonyms: lewdness, bawdiness, salaciousness, salacity
Type of: indecency
Kinds: smuttiness
Related forms: obscene
- an offensive or indecent word or phrase
Synonyms: smut, vulgarism, filth, dirty word
Type of: profanity
Related forms: obscene
- an obscene act
Type of: indecency
Related forms: obscene
obscenity in a sentence
- The present day has been marked by obscenity.
- Alberto wrote obscenities on the wall of the bathroom.
- Matthew was screaming obscenities.
- When I learn a new language, I learn its obscenities first so I can avoid them.
- They like saying obscenities.
How to pronounce obscenity
obscenity is pronounced /əbˈsɛnɪti/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with OB · words ending in TY · 9-letter words
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