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profane adj

Profane means showing no respect for a god or a religion, often through language. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of profane

  • showing no respect for a god or a religion, often through language

Usage examples of profane

The priest asked visitors not to use profane language in the chapel.

They removed the profane joke because it mocked a sacred ritual.

Some listeners found the song profane and disrespectful to their faith.

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