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obscenely Synonyms

Another word for obscenely

Choosing another word for obscenely depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an outrageous, shocking, or morally indefensible degree, especially with respect to excessive wealth, cost, or size.

Usage Example

"The luxury penthouse was outrageously expensive, costing more than most people earn in a lifetime."

Strongest
outrageously
exorbitantly
Strong
extortionately
excessively
ridiculously
absurdly
grotesquely
inordinately
astoundingly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that is grossly offensive to accepted standards of decency, modesty, or morality, especially regarding lewd or sexually explicit behavior.

Usage Example

"The crowd booed when the heckler began shouting and gesturing indecently toward the stage."

Strongest
indecently
lewdly
vulgarly
Strong
foully
coarsely
grossly
offensively
repulsively

Opposites of obscenely

The opposite of obscenely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

decently
reasonably
moderately
modestly
respectably
decorously
fairly
chastely
See all opposites of obscenely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obscenely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obscenely
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