blasphemous

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  2. adjective characterized by profanity or cursing

Etymology

From Latin blasphēmus (“blaspheming”), from Ancient Greek βλάσφημος (blásphēmos, “uttering ill-omened words”), equivalent to blaspheme + -ous.

In classic literature

Synonyms

profane, sacrilegious

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