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sacrilegious Synonyms

Another word for sacrilegious

Choosing another word for sacrilegious depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 profane defacement of the ancient cathedral's altar."

Strongest
profane
blasphemous
impious
Strong
irreverent
desecrating
irreligious
ungodly
unholy

• 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 heretical."

Strongest
heretical
Strong
irreverent
iconoclastic
disrespectful
outrageous
scandalous

Opposites of sacrilegious

The opposite of sacrilegious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reverent
pious
respectful
devout
deferential
orthodox
godly
holy
See all opposites of sacrilegious

• Nearby Words

sacrificial
sacrificially
sacrilege
sacrilegious
sacrococcyx
sad
sadat

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