adj
blasphemous
BLAS-fuhm-uhs
Blasphemous (adj) means showing disrespect or irreverence toward God or something sacred. Example: “The film was condemned as blasphemous by religious leaders.”
adj
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Showing disrespect or irreverence toward God or something sacred.
"The film was condemned as blasphemous by religious leaders."
How to use blasphemous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDisrespectful toward God or something religious people consider sacred.
Common pairings
blasphemous remark
considered blasphemous
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more blasphemous
- Superlative
- most blasphemous
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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.".
