blasphemous

adjective
UK: /ˈblæsfəməs/
US: /ˈblæsfəməs/

  1. Showing a lack of respect for God or religion.

    1. His words were blasphemous to many. [ ] [ ]
    2. The book was banned because some considered it blasphemous and deeply offensive. [ ] [ ]

  2. Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred.

    1. It felt blasphemous to question their motives. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some considered his actions blasphemous because they desecrated a sacred place. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

profane irreverent sacrilegious impious
blasphemous adverb

  1. In a way that shows disrespect toward God or sacred things.

    1. He spoke blasphemously of God. [ ] [ ]
    2. The protesters blasphemously defiled the altar during their demonstration. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blasphemous" in English means: Showing a lack of respect for God or religion., Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred..

The phonetic transcription of "blasphemous" is /ˈblæsfəməs/ in British English and /ˈblæsfəməs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blasphemous": profane, irreverent, sacrilegious, impious.

Example usage of "blasphemous": "His words were blasphemous to many.". More examples on the page.