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obscenely

/əbˈsiːn.li/

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adverb

/əbˈsiːn.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в оскорбительной или отвратительной манере, особенно с сексуальным подтекстом». Также может неформально использоваться как усилитель в значении «чрезвычайно» или «возмутительно» (например, возмутительно богатый).

An adverb meaning "in an offensive or disgusting manner, especially by being sexually explicit." It can also be used informally as an intensifier to mean "extremely" or "outrageously" (e.g., obscenely rich).

  1. In an offensive or shocking mannerC1formal

    In a way that is offensive, rude, or morally unacceptable, often related to sexual matters.

    ruНепристойно

    • He gestured obscenely at the driver who cut him off.
    • The comedian joked obscenely, offending many in the audience.
    • She was fired for speaking obscenely to her supervisor.

    Synonymsbawdilycrudelyindecentlylewdlyoffensivelypornographicallysalaciouslysmuttilyvulgarly

  2. Excessively or outrageouslyC1informal

    To an extreme or shocking degree, often used to describe amounts of money or wealth.

    ruЧрезмерно или возмутительно

    • The CEO was paid obscenely high bonuses.
    • They spent an obscenely large amount on a birthday party.
    • The price of the luxury car was obscenely expensive.

    Synonymsabsurdlyexcessivelyexorbitantlyindecentlyinordinatelyoutrageouslypreposterouslyridiculously

    Antonymsmodestlyreasonablyslightly

Forms
  • more obscenely comparative form
  • most obscenely superlative form
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