be obscene

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

to have the quality of being offensive or shocking, especially in a sexual way.

obsceneVERBS + obscene

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Examples (10)

  • The book was declared obscene after a lengthy public debate.
  • Many found his comments to be quite obscene and offensive.
  • Such an act would be deemed obscene by most civilized societies.
  • The language used in the film is deliberately obscene to provoke a reaction.
  • She felt that the amount of money spent on trivialities was truly obscene.
  • He argues that certain content on the internet should be considered obscene and removed.
  • Their behavior at the party was shockingly obscene, leading to their expulsion.
  • Do you think this painting is obscene, or simply a bold artistic statement?
  • It's crucial to understand what can be perceived as obscene in different cultures.
  • The playwright insists that his work is not obscene, but rather thought-provoking and challenging.