1. the state or quality of being obscene; indecency
2. an obscene word, phrase, or act
3. something that is morally offensive or disgusting

Examples

• The movie was banned for its obscenity and graphic violence.
• He was fined for shouting obscenities at the referee.
• The senator called the proposed budget cuts an obscenity.
• The book was criticized for its obscenity and lack of literary merit.
• She was shocked by the obscenity of the graffiti on the wall.
• The comedian’s routine was full of obscenities that offended many audience members.
• The judge ruled that the artwork did not constitute obscenity under the law.