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- Dictionaryblasphemous/ˈblasfəməs/
adjective
- 1. sacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane: "blasphemous and heretical talk"
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The meaning of BLASPHEMOUS is impiously irreverent : profane. How to use blasphemous in a sentence.
(of speech or writing) showing lack of respect to God or to a religion: Some people believe such art is blasphemous. blasphemy. noun [ U ] us / ˈblæs·fə·mi / His writing has been condemned for blasphemy. (Definition of blasphemous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Blasphemous definition: uttering, containing, or exhibiting blasphemy; irreverent; profane.. See examples of BLASPHEMOUS used in a sentence.
adj. (Ecclesiastical Terms) expressing or involving impiousness or gross irreverence towards God, a divine being, or something sacred. [C15: via Late Latin, from Greek blasphēmos evil-speaking, from blapsis evil + phēmē speech] ˈblasphemously adv.
You can describe someone who shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemous. You can also describe what they are saying or doing as blasphemous.
Blasphemous is an adjective that describes profane words and actions, especially when they are connected to something religious. Blasphemous comes from a Greek word that means “evil-speaking,” but actions as well as words can be blasphemous.
Definition of blasphemous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Adjective. Filter. adjective. Committing or tending to commit blasphemy. American Heritage. Characterized by blasphemy; irreverent or profane. Webster's New World. Constituting blasphemy. American Heritage. Lacking piety or respect for the sacred. Resembling blasphemy. His taking the name of God in vain was considered blasphemous. Wiktionary.
You can describe someone who shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemous. You can also describe what they are saying or doing as blasphemous. [...]
: the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God. accused of blasphemy. b. : the act of claiming the attributes of a deity. for a mere man to suggest that he was … divine could only be viewed … as blasphemy John Bright †1889. 2. : irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable. Frequently Asked Questions.
