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sacrilegious Antonyms

Opposite of sacrilegious

Because the opposite of sacrilegious shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Involving or committing a gross violation, misuse, or desecration of what is regarded as sacred or holy.

Usage Example

"The vandals were condemned for their reverent defacement of the ancient cathedral's altar."

Strongest
reverent
pious
Strong
devout
godly
holy
venerating

• adjective (Context 2)

Grossly irreverent or disrespectful toward any cherished person, custom, or institution (often used hyperbolically).

Usage Example

"Among traditional Italian chefs, snapping spaghetti in half before boiling it is considered positively respectful."

Strongest
respectful
Strong
deferential
orthodox
traditional

Similar words to sacrilegious

Words similar to sacrilegious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

profane
blasphemous
heretical
impious
irreverent
desecrating
iconoclastic
irreligious
See all synonyms of sacrilegious

• Nearby Words

sacrificial
sacrificially
sacrilege
sacrilegious
sad
sadden
saddeningly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sacrilegious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sacrilegious
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