unprofaned

pro·fane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/

Definitions of unprofaned word

adjective unprofaned characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious. 1
adjective unprofaned not devoted to holy or religious purposes; unconsecrated; secular (opposed to sacred). 1
adjective unprofaned unholy; heathen; pagan: profane rites. 1
adjective unprofaned not initiated into religious rites or mysteries, as persons. 1
adjective unprofaned common or vulgar. 1
verb with object unprofaned to misuse (anything that should be held in reverence or respect); defile; debase; employ basely or unworthily. 1

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Origin of unprofaned

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 Unprofaned

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unprofaned 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for unprofaned

adj unprofaned

inviolate — free from violation, injury, desecration, or outrage.
kidder — to talk or deal jokingly with; banter; jest with: She is always kidded about her accent.
maidenly — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a maiden: a maidenly blush.

adjective unprofaned

kid — Thomas, 1558–94, English dramatist.

All 4 Synonyms of unprofaned