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- [blas-fuh-muh s]
- /ˈblæs fə məs/
- /ˈblæs.fə.məs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blas-fuh-muh s]
- /ˈblæs fə məs/
Definitions of blasphemous word
- adjective blasphemous You can describe someone who shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemous. You can also describe what they are saying or doing as blasphemous. 3
- adjective blasphemous expressing or involving impiousness or gross irreverence towards God, a divine being, or something sacred 3
- adjective blasphemous characterized by blasphemy; irreverent or profane 3
- adjective blasphemous uttering, containing, or exhibiting blasphemy; irreverent; profane. 1
- adjective blasphemous disrespectful, irreverent 1
- adjective blasphemous Lacking piety or respect for the sacred. Resembling blasphemy. 0
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Origin of blasphemous
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Late Latin blasphēmus < Greek blásphēmos defaming, speaking evil, equivalent to blá(p)s(is) harm, evil (blab- harm + -sis -sis; compare bláptein to harm) + -phēmos speaking, derivative of phḗmē speech; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Blasphemous
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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exclamation
blasphemous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blasphemous
adj blasphemous
- sacrilegious — pertaining to or involving sacrilege: sacrilegious practices.
- profane — characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- godless — having or acknowledging no god or deity; atheistic.
Antonyms for blasphemous
adj blasphemous
- godly — conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.
- pious — having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- reverent — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
- religious — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
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