obscene

The word “obscene” has 2 syllables: ob-scene.

It's pronounced as /əbˈsin/.

What is synonym and antonym for obscene?

In the thesaurus, “obscene” has 28 synonyms and 45 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obscene along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for obscene

awful
bawdy
coarse
crude
dirty
disgusting
dreadful
filthy
foul
gross
hideous
horrible
improper
lewd
nasty
obnoxious
offensive
outrageous
pornographic
profane
repugnant
salacious
scatological
shocking
sickening
suggestive
ugly
vulgar

Antonyms for obscene

acceptable
agreeable
alluring
appealing
appropriate
attractive
clean
congenial
correct
decent
decorous
delicious
delightful
desirable
enjoyable
formal
friendly
genteel
gentle
good
heavenly
innocuous
inoffensive
magnificent
moral
nice
pleasant
pleasing
pleasurable
polite
priggish
prim
proper
prudish
puritanical
refined
respectable
satisfying
seemly
sophisticated
staid
sweet
victorian
wholesome
wonderful

Meanings of obscene

adjective
1. Offensive to current standards of decency or morality.
2. Lewd or lustful.
3. Disgusting or repulsive.
4. (by extension) Beyond all reason; excessive.
5. Liable to corrupt or deprave.

Example Sentences

The movie was banned due to its obscene content, deemed unsuitable for viewers of all ages.
She was shocked by the obscene language used by the driver in traffic.
The comedian's jokes were often considered obscene and offensive by many audience members.
The graffiti on the wall contained obscene images and profanity, disturbing the neighborhood residents.
The politician's remarks were criticized as obscene and inappropriate for a public figure.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obscene, such as: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, appropriate, attractive, awful.

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