Definition of the word obscenely

Pronunciation of vocabulary obscenely

obscenelyadverb

một cách khiếm nhã

/əbˈsiːnli//əbˈsiːnli/

Origin of the word obscenely

The word "obscenely" has its roots in the Latin word "obscenus," which means "shameful" or "repulsive." This Latin word is derived from "obscaenus," meaning "foul" or "filthy." The English word "obscenely" was first used in the 15th century, and initially it meant "somewhat disgusting" or "offensive." Over time, the word's connotation expanded to include contexts such as indecency, vulgarity, and impropriety. In modern usage, "obscenely" often is used to describe something that is considered excessively or outrageously extreme, often in a negative sense.

Vocabulary summary obscenely

typeadverb

meaningobscene

Example of vocabulary obscenelynamespace

meaning

in a way that is connected with sex and that most people find offensive

theo cách liên quan đến tình dục và hầu hết mọi người đều thấy khó chịu

  • She gestured obscenely at them.

    Cô ta ra hiệu khiếm nhã về phía họ.

meaning

extremely, especially in a way that most people find unacceptable and offensive

cực kỳ, đặc biệt là theo cách mà hầu hết mọi người thấy không thể chấp nhận được và xúc phạm

  • They have become obscenely rich.

    Họ đã trở nên giàu có một cách đáng kinh ngạc.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary obscenely

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