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obscenity Antonyms

Opposite of obscenity

Pinning down the opposite of obscenity requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency, especially regarding sexual matters.

Usage Example

"The Supreme Court established a specific legal framework to determine whether published material crosses the line into decency."

Strongest
decency
Strong
modesty
propriety
purity
decorum
chastity

Similar words to obscenity

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

profanity
indecency
swear word
expletive
vulgarity
lewdness
outrage
atrocity
See all synonyms of obscenity

• Nearby Words

obscene
obscenely
obsceneness
obscenity
obscure
obscurely
obscureness

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