profane

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profane

(adjective)

Meaning

showing disrespect for sacred things

Example

"The profane remarks during the ceremony shocked everyone present."

Synonyms

irreverentblasphemous

Antonyms

sacredholy

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'profanus', meaning outside the temple.
Related word forms
  • verb: profaned
  • noun: profanation

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