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- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/
- /prə.ˈfeɪn.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/
Definitions of profanely word
- adjective profanely characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious. 1
- adjective profanely not devoted to holy or religious purposes; unconsecrated; secular (opposed to sacred). 1
- adjective profanely unholy; heathen; pagan: profane rites. 1
- adjective profanely not initiated into religious rites or mysteries, as persons. 1
- adjective profanely common or vulgar. 1
- verb with object profanely to misuse (anything that should be held in reverence or respect); defile; debase; employ basely or unworthily. 1
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Origin of profanely
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (adj.) < Latin profānus literally, before (outside of) the temple; replacing Middle English prophane < Medieval Latin prophānus desecrated (see pro-1, fane); (v.) < Latin profānāre, derivative of profānus; replacing Middle English prophanen < Medieval Latin prophānāre to desecrate
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Parts of speech for Profanely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
profanely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
profanely usage trend in Literature
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adverb profanely
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- heretically — of, relating to, or characteristic of heretics or heresy.
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