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blasphemous

/ˈblæsfəməs/
blas · phe · mous
Adverb:blasphemously
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• adjective

1

Sacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane and deeply irreverent toward religious beliefs or institutions.

Example

"The seventeenth-century philosopher's writings were condemned as blasphemous by the religious authorities of his time."

2

Showing gross disrespect toward something widely held to be deeply important, untouchable, or beyond criticism (used hyperbolically).

Example

"In that traditional Italian kitchen, breaking dry spaghetti in half before boiling it was considered downright blasphemous."

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• Nearby Words

blase
blaspheme
blasphemer
blasphemous
blasphemously
blasphemy
blast

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin 'blasphemus', from Ancient Greek 'blasphemos' (evil-speaking), combining 'blaptein' (to injure or hurt) and 'pheme' (speech or utterance).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blasphemous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blasphemous
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