Explicit Language

noun a type of language that is vulgar, obscene, or profane

• The use of blue language is not appropriate in professional settings.
• Please refrain from using blue language around children.
• I didn't expect him to start using blue language during the argument.
• Her blue language painted a vivid picture of her frustration.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• Using dirty language is considered inappropriate in professional settings.
• My mom always scolds me for using dirty language around the house.
• I can't stand it when people start using dirty language in public.
• His speech was filled with dirty language, reflecting his negative attitude towards others.

adjective offensive or disgusting, especially in terms of morality or decency

• The artist was criticized for including obscene imagery in his latest exhibition.
• I can't believe she said such an obscene joke in front of everyone.
• That movie had some really obscene scenes that made me uncomfortable.
• The amount of money he spent on that car is just obscene.