sacrilegiously
/ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəsli/
adverb
- In a way that shows disrespect or irreverence for something considered sacred or holy.
- They sacrilegiously painted graffiti on the walls of the historic cathedral.
- The comedian sacrilegiously mocked the church's most cherished traditions.
- He sacrilegiously used the ancient altar as a picnic table.
- In a way that treats something highly valued or respected with great disrespect.
- The critic sacrilegiously compared the beloved classic novel to a children's comic book.
- She sacrilegiously interrupted the national anthem with a loud phone call.
- Fans felt the director sacrilegiously changed the ending of the iconic film.
Antonyms