obscenity — the state or quality of being obscene; an extremely offensive word or expression
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of being obscene; an extremely offensive word or expression
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈsenəti/
Korean meaning: 외설적이거나 음란한 상태; 극도로 불쾌한 말이나 표현
Korean pronunciation: 업-세-너-티 (강세: 세)
Example Sentences
- The comedian was fined for using obscenity during his live TV performance.
- My grandmother thinks that saying 'darn' is already an obscenity.
- The book was challenged in schools due to its alleged obscenity.
obscenity
NOUN//əbˈsenəti//
the state or quality of being obscene; an extremely offensive word or expression
Extremely offensive and inappropriate content
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The density of obscenity matches the intensity of fury.
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Origin
From Latin 'obscenitas' derived from 'obscenus' meaning 'offensive' or 'indecent'. The Latin root likely comes from 'ob-' (toward) combined with an obscure element, possibly related to filth or disgust.
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“The comedian was fined for using obscenity during his live TV performance.”
“My grandmother thinks that saying 'darn' is already an obscenity.”
“The book was challenged in schools due to its alleged obscenity.”
“He turned red when his phone's autocorrect changed his text into an obscenity.”
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