Definition of OBSCENITY

obscenity

Meanings

Plural: obscenities

Noun

  • the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
  • an offensive or indecent word or phrase
  • an obscene act
  • Something that is obscene.
  • An act of obscene behaviour.
  • Specifically, an offensive word; a profanity; a dirty word.
  • Lewdness, indecency, or offensive behaviour or material.
  • The fact of being obscene.

Origin / Etymology

From obscene + -ity, from Latin obscenitas.

Scrabble Score: 16

obscenity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
obscenity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
obscenity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

obscenity is a valid Words With Friends word