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profane

 

[ prəˈfeɪn ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

inappropriate language

To speak or behave in a disrespectful or irreverent way, especially by using obscene or vulgar language.

Synonyms

blaspheme, curse, swear

Examples of usage

  • He was fired for profaning during the meeting.
  • She was shocked by his profane language.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,914, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.