Sacrilegious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sæk.ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sacrilegious is an adjective meaning Committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred.
Meaning
Committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred.
Example Sentences
At one end of the room was spread a square carpet, and on it stood a table, on which were placed two most sacrilegious-looking wax-tapers: it is to be feared some poor sinner stayed longer in purgatory from the abduction of his offering.
Synonyms for sacrilegious
Depending on context, synonyms include profane, irreverent, blasphemous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blasphemous, profane, irreverent, helluva, holy, hallowed.
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