blasphemous

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English

Etymology

From Latin blasphēmus (“blaspheming”), from Ancient Greek βλάσφημος (blásphēmos, “uttering ill-omened words”), equivalent to blaspheme +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈblæs.fəm.əs/, /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/
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Adjective

blasphemous (comparative more blasphemous, superlative most blasphemous)

  1. Lacking piety or respect for the sacred; resembling blasphemy.
    His taking the name of God in vain was considered blasphemous.

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