obscene

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving matters that are sexually explicit, offensive, or indecent.

  - "The obscene paintings were hidden from view."
  - "The obscene language used in the play shocked the audience."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈsin/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

chaste , nonobscene , pure , decent , moral , nonobscene , decent , nonobscene , nonobscene

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obscene
scene , mean , dream , lean

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Homonyms

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1. Obscene (English) : Relating to or involving matters that are sexually explicit, offensive, or indecent.
   

2. Obscene (English) : Belonging to or resembling an obscure or remote region; out of the way.
   

3. Obscene (Latin) : Covered, hidden, concealed.
   

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Homophones

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1. Obscene (English) : Relating to or involving matters that are sexually explicit, offensive, or indecent.
   

2. Obscene (English) : Belonging to or resembling an obscure or remote region; out of the way.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of obscene that leads to same result
obscene , obscenely , obscener , obscenest

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Forms

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obscenities, obscenely

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Etymology

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From Old French obscen, from obskenir ‘cover, conceal’, from ob- ‘over’ + skenir ‘to hide’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'obscene' comes from the Latin word 'obscenus', which means 'covered' or 'concealed'.

2. The first known use of the word 'obscene' in English was in the late 1400s.

3. The definition of what is considered obscene has varied throughout history and across different cultures. For example, what is considered obscene in one culture may not be considered obscene in another.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obscenity: A term used to describe material that is considered sexually explicit, offensive, or indecent.

2. Pornography: Material that is sexually explicit or indecent, intended to arouse or gratify.

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Culture

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The term 'obscene' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in literature, art, and law. In literature, the use of obscene language or themes has been a subject of controversy and censorship. In art, works that were once considered obscene have later been recognized as masterpieces. In law, the definition of what is considered obscene has been debated and evolving, with the landmark case of Miller v. California (1973) setting the standard for what is legally obscene in the United States.

How to Memorize "obscene"

1. visualize
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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