Obscenely: meaning, definitions and examples
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obscenely
[ əb'siːnli ]
inappropriate behavior
In a manner that is offensive or shocking, typically involving explicit language or gestures.
Synonyms
indecently, offensively, vulgarly
Examples of usage
- She spoke obscenely to the customer, causing a scene in the restaurant.
- He gestured obscenely at the driver who cut him off in traffic.
exaggeratedly
In a manner that is extreme or excessive, often beyond what is considered proper or reasonable.
Synonyms
excessively, lavishly, outrageously
Examples of usage
- She was laughing obscenely loud at the joke, drawing attention to herself.
- He spent obscenely on designer clothes, far beyond his budget.
Translations
Translations of the word "obscenely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obscenamente
🇮🇳 अश्लीलता से
🇩🇪 obszön
🇮🇩 sangat tidak sopan
🇺🇦 непристойно
🇵🇱 nieprzyzwoicie
🇯🇵 下品に
🇫🇷 obscènement
🇪🇸 obscenamente
🇹🇷 aşırı derecede
🇰🇷 외설적으로
🇸🇦 بفحش
🇨🇿 nechutně
🇸🇰 nechutne
🇨🇳 猥亵地
🇸🇮 nesramno
🇮🇸 svívirðilega
🇰🇿 ұятсыздықпен
🇬🇪 სისაძაგლედ
🇦🇿 ədəbsizcə
🇲🇽 obscenamente
Word origin
The word 'obscenely' originated from the Middle English word 'obscene,' which came from the Latin word 'obscaenus' meaning 'offstage' or 'out of sight.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include offensive or shocking behavior or language. The adverb 'obscenely' is often used to describe actions or words that are considered inappropriate or offensive in nature.
See also: obscenity.