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Definition of profane
profaned
;profaning
transitive verb
1 : to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
2 : to debase by a wrong, unworthy, or vulgar use
profaner
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Examples of profane in a Sentence
the once-lovely landscape had been profaned by ugly factories
profaned his considerable acting talents by appearing in some wretched movies
Origin and Etymology of profane
Middle English prophanen, from Anglo-French prophaner, from Latin profanare, from profanus
profane
Definition of profane
1 : not concerned with religion or religious purposes : secular
2 : not holy because unconsecrated, impure, or defiled : unsanctified
3a : serving to debase or defile what is holy : irreverentb : obscene, vulgar
4a : not being among the initiatedb : not possessing esoteric or expert knowledge
profanely
adverbExamples of profane in a Sentence
it was hard to juggle the requirements of church and our more profane duties
offended by the profane language that her coworkers used so casually
Recent Examples of profane from the Web
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There’s been progress made in American stadiums already, as MLS has had some success with combating profane chants.
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Netflix’s casually profane multi-cam sitcom was an odd pleasure in its first season, a curious tonal mix of Roseanne, redneck comedy, and American Playhouse that had surprising depth and texture.
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Hodgkinson had posted statements on his social-media accounts criticizing President Trump and also had engaged in a profane tirade against Trump in a conversation with an Alexandria car mechanic the day before the shooting.
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James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Ill., who was gunned down by police to end the shooting at Simpson Field in Alexandria, Va., appears to have maintained two Facebook pages, each replete with profane anti-Trump posts.
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What follows is a dark, profane, wickedly funny tale of growing up Catholic in unusual circumstances and reconciling with a very eccentric family, all filtered through Lockwood's distinctly witty voice. '
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These were key messages Democrats used to ingrain into voters' minds that Trump was too callous and profane to serve as president.
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And Aslan quickly apologized for his profane characterization.
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But in public, their political rhetoric was loftier, aiming to be more sacred than profane.
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PROFANE Defined for English Language Learners
profane
playDefinition of profane for English Language Learners
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: to treat (a holy place or object) with great disrespect
profane
Definition of profane for English Language Learners
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: having or showing disrespect for religious things
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: relating to ordinary life : not religious or spiritual
PROFANE Defined for Kids
Definition of profane for Students
: showing disrespect for God or holy things
Definition of profane for Students
profaned
;profaning
: to treat (something sacred) with great disrespect
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