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profane
01
showing lack of respect for holy things or God, especially by using offensive or obscene language
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most profane
Comparative
more profane
gradable
Examples
During the religious ceremony, an attendee loudly shouted profane remarks, disrupting the solemn atmosphere and disrespecting the sacred occasion.
02
not relating or devoted to religious purposes or spiritual matters
Examples
Within the library's collection, one can find books that cater to diverse interests, covering religious texts as well as profane literature on secular topics such as science, history, and philosophy.
03
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
04
not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
to profane
01
violate the sacred character of a place or language
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
profane
3rd person singular
profanes
Present participle
profaning
Past simple
profaned
Past participle
profaned
02
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Lexical Tree
profanely
profaneness
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