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- Dictionaryobscenity/əbˈsɛnɪti/
noun
- 1. the state or quality of being obscene: "the book was banned for obscenity" Similar
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OBSCENITY definition: 1. the fact that something is obscene: 2. a very offensive or sexually shocking word or sentence…. Learn more.
An obscenity is any utterance or act that strongly offends the prevalent morality of the time. [1] It is derived from the Latin obscēnus , obscaenus , "boding ill; disgusting; indecent", of uncertain etymology. [ 2 ]
The meaning of OBSCENITY is the quality or state of being obscene. How to use obscenity in a sentence.
Obscenity is behaviour, art, or language that is sexual and offends or shocks people.
Behavior, appearance, or expression (such as films and books) that violate accepted standards of sexual morality. American courts have long tried to define obscenity but without much success. Some believe, for example, that any depiction of nudity is obscene; others would argue that nudity in itself is not obscene.
Definition of obscenity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An obscenity is a dirty word or phrase. It can also refer to the quality of being lewd, bawdy, or just plain offensive.
a sexually shocking word or expression: [ usually plural ] He was shouting obscenities at people walking by. (Definition of obscenity from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
