sacrilegious
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for sacrilegious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Showing gross disrespect toward something regarded as sacred.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use sacrilegious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sacrilegious act
consider it sacrilegious
Etymology
From Latin sacrilegus, related to sacer ("sacred") and legere ("to gather/steal").
Full origin of sacrilegious →Frequently asked questions
What does “sacrilegious” mean?
The word “sacrilegious” means showing gross disrespect toward something regarded as sacred. In plain terms, deeply disrespectful of something sacred.
How do you pronounce “sacrilegious”?
“Sacrilegious” is pronounced sak-ruh-LIHJ-uhs (/sæk.ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “sacrilegious” in a sentence?
Here is “sacrilegious” used in a sentence: “He called it sacrilegious to sell relics from the old church.”
What part of speech is “sacrilegious”?
“Sacrilegious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sacrilegious” come from?
The word “sacrilegious” comes from Latin. From Latin sacrilegus, related to sacer ("sacred") and legere ("to gather/steal").
