sacrilegious
Sacrilegious (adj) means showing gross disrespect toward something regarded as sacred. Example: “He called it sacrilegious to sell relics from the old church.”
How to use sacrilegious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeeply disrespectful of something sacred.
Word forms
more sacrilegious comparative, most sacrilegious superlative
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He called it _____ to sell relics from the old church.
Etymology
From Latin sacrilegus, related to sacer ("sacred") and legere ("to gather/steal").
Rhymes for sacrilegious
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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").