adjective
blasphemous
BLAS-fuh-mus/ˈblæsfəməs/
Showing disrespect toward God, religion, or sacred things.
Pressing a muddy boot onto the crucifix is a deliberately blasphemous act.
Etymology
Greek blasphēmos meant 'evil-speaking,' connecting the word with slander. In religious use, that general idea became speaking disrespectfully of God or sacred things.
In context
away with it. And he said, "Putting a man on the moon is second in greatness only to God making the universe." You see, faking the moon landing is a blasphemous thing.
More examples
- Some viewers considered the scene blasphemous.
- The charge concerned allegedly blasphemous remarks.
- The debate centered on what counted as blasphemous expression.
Forms
blasphemous · more blasphemous · most blasphemous
Similar words
- sacrilegious
- Can concern misuse of sacred objects rather than speech.
- irreverent
- Shows disrespect without necessarily a serious sacred offense.