profane
/prəˈfeɪn/
adjective
- Showing disrespect for God or sacred things; not religious or holy.
- The ceremony mixed holy rituals with profane entertainment.
- He was scolded for using profane language in church.
- The museum displayed both sacred and profane art from ancient cultures.
- Not connected with religion; secular or worldly.
- The festival had both spiritual and profane activities for everyone.
- The book explores the line between the sacred and the profane in daily life.
- She preferred profane subjects like science and politics over religious studies.
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verb
- To treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.
- They warned that greed would profane the sanctity of the memorial.
- Vandals profaned the ancient temple by spray-painting its walls.
- He felt that using the church for a rock concert would profane the space.
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