Main Entry: ob·scene
Pronunciation: \äb-?s?n, ?b-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin obscenus, obscaenus
Date: 1593
1: disgusting to the senses : repulsive
2 a: abhorrent to morality or virtue; specifically : designed to incite to lust or depravity b: containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage (obscene lyrics) c: repulsive by reason of crass disregard of moral or ethical principles (an obscene misuse of power) 😛 so excessive as to be offensive (obscene wealth) (obscene waste)
