profane — showing disrespect or contempt for God or sacred things
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing disrespect or contempt for God or sacred things
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfeɪn/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's profane jokes about religion got him banned from the church charity show.
- She mixed sacred hymns with profane pop songs in her controversial album.
- The professor distinguished between sacred art in cathedrals and profane art in museums.
profane
ADJECTIVE[/prəˈfeɪn/]
showing disrespect or contempt for God or sacred things
Disrespecting sacred space and objects
To be ordained, refrain from the profane!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'profanus', meaning 'outside the temple' or 'unholy', composed of the prefix 'pro-' (before/in front of) and 'fanus' (temple), literally describing something that stands outside sacred space.
Breakdown
pro- (before/outside) + fanus (temple) = profanus (unholy/disrespectful to sacred things)
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📝Examples
“The comedian's profane jokes about religion got him banned from the church charity show.”
“She mixed sacred hymns with profane pop songs in her controversial album.”
“The professor distinguished between sacred art in cathedrals and profane art in museums.”
“His profane outburst during the wedding ceremony made everyone gasp in horror.”
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