obscene[英][ɔbˈsi:n] [美][ɑbˈsin, əb-]
简明释义
adj.淫秽的；下流的；猥亵的；可憎的
Definition of OBSCENE1: disgusting to the senses : repulsive2a : abhorrent to morality or virtue; specifically : designed to incite to lust or depravityb : containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage <obscene lyrics>c : repulsive by reason of crass disregard of moral or ethical principles <an obscene misuse of power>d : so excessive as to be offensive <obscene wealth><obscene waste>— ob·scene·ly adverb See obscene defined for English-language learners »See obscene defined for kids »Examples of OBSCENE
He was accused of making obscene phone calls.
He made an obscene gesture at the driver who cut him off.
The company's executives earn obscene salaries.
He spends an obscene amount of money on clothes.Origin of OBSCENEMiddle French, from Latin obscenus, obscaenusFirst Known Use: 1593Related to OBSCENESynonyms: bawdy, blue, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul,gross, gutter, impure, indecent, lascivious, lewd, locker-room, nasty, ****ographic, ****y, profane, raunchy, ribald,smutty, stag, trashy, unprintable, vulgar, wanton, X-ratedAntonyms: clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene,wholesome
简明释义
adj.淫秽的；下流的；猥亵的；可憎的
Definition of OBSCENE1: disgusting to the senses : repulsive2a : abhorrent to morality or virtue; specifically : designed to incite to lust or depravityb : containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage <obscene lyrics>c : repulsive by reason of crass disregard of moral or ethical principles <an obscene misuse of power>d : so excessive as to be offensive <obscene wealth><obscene waste>— ob·scene·ly adverb See obscene defined for English-language learners »See obscene defined for kids »Examples of OBSCENE
He was accused of making obscene phone calls.
He made an obscene gesture at the driver who cut him off.
The company's executives earn obscene salaries.
He spends an obscene amount of money on clothes.Origin of OBSCENEMiddle French, from Latin obscenus, obscaenusFirst Known Use: 1593Related to OBSCENESynonyms: bawdy, blue, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul,gross, gutter, impure, indecent, lascivious, lewd, locker-room, nasty, ****ographic, ****y, profane, raunchy, ribald,smutty, stag, trashy, unprintable, vulgar, wanton, X-ratedAntonyms: clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene,wholesome
