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obscene Antonyms

Opposite of obscene

Because the opposite of obscene shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency, especially regarding sexual matters or language.

Usage Example

"The broadcaster was fined heavily for allowing decent language during a daytime program."

Strongest
decent
wholesome
clean
Strong
modest
chaste
proper
pure
decorous

• adjective (Context 2)

Shockingly excessive, unreasonable, or morally repugnant in scale or degree.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the executive received an reasonable bonus while the company laid off ratusan of workers."

Strongest
reasonable
modest
Strong
fair
moderate
justifiable

Similar words to obscene

Words similar to obscene shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

indecent
outrageous
lewd
vulgar
extortionate
exorbitant
filthy
unconscionable
See all synonyms of obscene

• Nearby Words

obnoxious
obnoxiously
obnoxiousness
obscene
obscenely
obsceneness
obscenity

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obscene. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obscene
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