blasphemous
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Adj — Showing disrespect or irreverence toward God or something sacred.
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Etymology
From Greek blásphēmos, "uttering ill-omened words," via Latin, plus the adjective suffix "-ous."
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What does “blasphemous” mean?
The word “blasphemous” means showing disrespect or irreverence toward God or something sacred. In plain terms, disrespectful toward God or something religious people consider sacred.
How do you pronounce “blasphemous”?
“Blasphemous” is pronounced BLAS-fuhm-uhs (/ˈblæs.fəm.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “blasphemous” in a sentence?
Here is “blasphemous” used in a sentence: “The film was condemned as blasphemous by religious leaders.”
What part of speech is “blasphemous”?
“Blasphemous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “blasphemous” come from?
The word “blasphemous” comes from Latin. From Greek blásphēmos, "uttering ill-omened words," via Latin, plus the adjective suffix "-ous.".