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Definition obscene in British English

obscene

adjective
1

offensive in a sexual way

Example

He was fined for making an obscene gesture at the umpire.

Example

obscene videos

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2

so unfair or immoral that you feel angry

Example

The amount of money that top-class footballers earn is positively obscene.

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Definition obscene in British English