profanely

• Adverb, das eine unanständige oder gotteslästerliche Art und Weise bezeichnet, oft in Bezug auf Sprache oder Verhalten, das Heiligtümer missachtet oder vulgäre, respektlose oder blasphemische Ausdrücke verwendet.

An adverb meaning "in a profane manner," typically referring to speech or behavior that shows disrespect for sacred things or uses vulgar, irreverent, or blasphemous language.

1. Using offensive languageC1informal

   In a manner that shows disrespect or uses vulgar, obscene, or blasphemous words.

   Fäkalsprache

   • He swore profanely at the driver who cut him off.
   • The comedian spoke profanely during his stand-up routine.
   • She muttered profanely under her breath after dropping the glass.

   Synonymeblasphemouslyimpiouslyirreverentlyobscenelyvulgarly

   Antonymecivillydecorouslypolitelyrespectfullyreverently

2. Showing disrespect for sacred thingsC2formal

   In a way that treats holy or religious things with irreverence or contempt.

   Profan

   • The text was written profanely, mocking ancient rituals.
   • He spoke profanely about the church's traditions.
   • The artist was criticized for depicting the saint profanely.

   Synonymeblasphemouslyimpiouslyirreverentlysacrilegiously