obscenity

Word parts

obscene + -ity

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əbˈsɛnɪti/

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Noun

Singular obscenity

Plural obscenities

1. (countable) An obscenity is something that is obscene.
2. (countable) An obscenity is an act of obscene behaviour.
3. (countable) An obscenity is an offensive word.
   • Synonym: profanity