Meaning & Definition of word "Profane"

Profane

/prəˈfeɪn/

1. a person who is not initiated into religious rites or who is not a member of a particular religion.
- Example: The scholar studied the texts to understand the beliefs of the profanes.

1. to treat (something sacred) with disrespect or irreverence.
- Example: The vandals profaned the monument by defacing it with graffiti.

1. relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious.
- Example: The artwork contained profane symbols that shocked some of the more conservative viewers.
2. to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt.
- Example: He was known to profane ancient rituals that were deeply valued by the community.
3. characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles.
- Example: His profane remarks about the church angered many of the parishioners.

From Latin 'profanus' meaning 'outside the temple.'

profane language:

Language that is coarse or vulgar.

profane words:

Words that are considered disrespectful, especially in a religious context.

sacrilegious:

Involving the violation or profanation of something sacred.

irreverent:

Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

blasphemous:

Profane and disrespectful towards God or sacred things.

Meaning: Cursing or swearing.

Example Sentence: He began to profane when he stubbed his toe.

Meaning: Using coarse or vulgar language.

Example Sentence: She was told not to profane in front of the children.