What is the meaning of blasphemous?

adjective

  • Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred.
    • usage: "blasphemous rites of a witches' Sabbath"; "profane utterances against the Church"; "it is sacrilegious to enter with shoes on"
  • Characterized by profanity or cursing.
    • usage: "foul-mouthed and blasphemous"; "blue language"; "profane words"
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