1
: disgusting to the senses : repulsive
2
a
: abhorrent to morality or virtue
specifically
: designed to incite to lust or depravity
… the dance often becomes flagrantly obscene and definitely provocative … —Margaret Mead
b
: containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage
obscene lyrics
obscene literature
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
obscenely
adverb
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