Profane: meaning, definitions and examples
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profane
[ prəˈfeɪn ]
inappropriate language
To speak or behave in a disrespectful or irreverent way, especially by using obscene or vulgar language.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was fired for profaning during the meeting.
- She was shocked by his profane language.
not sacred
Not relating to religion or religious matters; secular.
Synonyms
non-religious, secular
Examples of usage
- The book contained both sacred and profane writings.
- She preferred to keep her personal life separate from her profane duties.
Translations
Translations of the word "profane" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profano
🇮🇳 अपवित्र
🇩🇪 gotteslästerlich
🇮🇩 cabul
🇺🇦 непристойний
🇵🇱 bluźnierczy
🇯🇵 冒涜的 (ぼうとくてき)
🇫🇷 profane
🇪🇸 profano
🇹🇷 kutsal olmayan
🇰🇷 불경스러운
🇸🇦 مدنس
🇨🇿 rouhavý
🇸🇰 rúhavý
🇨🇳 亵渎的
🇸🇮 nespoštljiv
🇮🇸 guðlastanlegt
🇰🇿 қасиетсіз
🇬🇪 სიწმინდის შეურაცხყოფა
🇦🇿 müqəddəsliyi pozan
🇲🇽 profano
Word origin
The word 'profane' originated from the Latin word 'profanare', which means 'to desecrate'. It was first used in the 14th century to describe something that is not sacred or religious in nature. Over time, the word has evolved to also include the use of inappropriate or vulgar language.