noun
profanity
pruh-FA-nih-tee
noun
1
Swearing or offensive language.
"The comedian’s routine was full of profanity."
2
The quality of being disrespectful toward sacred things.
"The essay explored profanity and reverence in medieval art."
How to Use Profanity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSwear words, or disrespect toward what’s considered sacred.
Common pairings
a stream of profanity
ban profanity
Word Forms
profanities plural
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Etymology
From Latin profānitās, built from profane + -ity.