profane
proʊˈfeɪn
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Definition of profane - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
disrespectfulshowing disrespect or irreverence towards sacred things
  • His profane remarks offended the religious audience.
blasphemous irreverent
2.
secularismnot sacred or holy, relating to secular matters
  • The profane music played at the festival.
secular worldly
3.
languagevulgar or coarse, often involving cursing
  • She used profane language during the argument.
coarse obscene vulgar

Verb

tr.
1.
religionviolate something sacred or holy
  • He profaned the temple with graffiti.
defile desecrate violate
2.
misuseput something to an unworthy or improper use
  • They profaned the monument by using it as a billboard.
debase degrade desecrate
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Expressions with profane

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existing between holy and ordinary elements
The painting is between the sacred and the profane.
the idea of the difference between holy and ordinary things
The novel explores the sacred and profane in modern life.
idea of spiritual love contrasted with earthly love
The painting explores sacred and profane love in its imagery.

Origin of profane

Latin, profanus (outside the temple)

Terms with profane included in their meaning

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profanity
profane expression showing anger or surprise
desecrate
make something unholy or profane

Examples of profane in a sentence

  • His profane language shocked the elderly couple.
  • The profane language was not suitable for the ceremony.
  • They discussed profane topics unrelated to the church.
  • His profane jokes offended many people.
  • The movie was criticized for its profane content.
  • The sacred site was profaned by unauthorized rituals.

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  1. French:profane, profaner, ...
  2. German:profan, entweihen, ...
  3. Italian:profano, profanare, ...
  4. Spanish:profano, profanar, ...
  5. Portuguese:profano, profanar, ...
  6. Chinese:亵渎的, 亵渎, ...
  7. Japanese:不敬な, 冒涜する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدَنَّس, دَنَّسَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִילוּל הַקּוֹדֶשׁ, לְחַלֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:непочтительный, осквернять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:богохульний, оскверняти, ...
  12. Hindi:अनादरपूर्ण, अपवित्र करना, ...
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