profane in Latin
profane in Latin is nefastus, profānus — profane means showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.
profane in Latin
nefastus
Unclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing.
profānus
Not sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular.
What does "profane" mean?
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adjective Showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.
"He was scolded for making profane jokes in church."
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adjective Relating to ordinary, non-religious life rather than the sacred.
"The lecture covered both sacred and profane art of the period."
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verb To treat something sacred with disrespect; to desecrate.
"The vandals profaned the ancient temple with graffiti."
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profane in a sentence
- He was scolded for making profane jokes in church.
- The lecture covered both sacred and profane art of the period.
- The vandals profaned the ancient temple with graffiti.
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What is "profane" in Latin?
"profane" in Latin is nefastus, profānus. profane means: Showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.
How do you use "profane" in a sentence?
Example: "He was scolded for making profane jokes in church." In Latin, "profane" is nefastus, profānus.
Are there other ways to say "profane" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "profane": nefastus, profānus.
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