obscenity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
  2. noun an offensive or indecent word or phrase
  3. noun an obscene act

Etymology

From obscene + -ity, from Latin obscenitas.

In classic literature

Synonyms

lewdness, bawdiness, salaciousness, salacity

A single word — an entire dictionary opens.

Type a word, a sentence, a book title, or a link to an English article. WordNet and the Classics answer.

Try

A library of classics · a vault of words · instant etymology & meaning

Continue reading

Nice save! Solidify it with review →