obscene

Example Sentences

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But the Shah was a problematic figure, obscene in his displays of wealth and ruthless in his suppression of dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Lokendra Singh, a college student and a social media influencer, painted over the obscene markings with black paint.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

“Does that sound fantastical? Yes, it totally sounds fantastical. That’s why it’s obscene and conspicuous and unbelievable, because it’s probably never going to happen.”

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Not the 66% of its golden age, but still obscene by normal standards.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

Peeves clutched at his throat, gulped, then swooped from the room making obscene gestures but unable to speak, owing to the fact that his tongue had just glued itself to the roof of his mouth.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling