Obscenely Meaning in English
word · lemma: obscene
ɑbˈsinəɫi/, /ɑbˈsinɫi
ahb-SEEN-uh-lee
ɒbsˈiːnli
ob-SEEN-lee
Definition
In a way that is extremely inappropriate, shocking, or morally offensive, usually because of being excessive or indecent.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for things that are excessive or shockingly inappropriate—like 'obscenely rich' (extremely rich in a way that seems unfair). More common in negative contexts or to exaggerate. Not always related to sexual obscenity; it can mean 'outrageously' in non-sexual situations.
Spanish: obscenamentePortuguese (BR): obscenamentePortuguese (PT): obscenamenteChinese (Simplified): 极其（令人厌恶地） - 猥亵地Chinese (Traditional): 極其（令人厭惡地） - 猥褻地Hindi: अश्लील रूप सेArabic: بشكل فاحشBengali: অশ্লীলভাবে - অত্যন্ত অশোভনভাবেRussian: непристойно - возмутительноJapanese: 途方もなく - 非常に不適切にVietnamese: một cách quá đáng - một cách khiếm nhãKorean: 터무니없이 - 외설스럽게Turkish: aşırı derecede - ahlaka aykırı bir şekildeUrdu: بےحد فحش انداز میں - نہایت غیر مناسب انداز میںIndonesian: secara tidak senonoh - secara sangat berlebihan
Example Sentences
The CEO was obscenely overpaid.
basic
He ate obscenely large portions of food.
basic
Some actors are obscenely famous.
basic
They spent an obscenely high amount on that wedding.
natural
It's obscenely cold outside—no way I'm leaving the house!
natural
That car is obscenely expensive for what it offers.
natural