blasphemous

adjective

blas·​phe·​mous ˈblas-fə-məs 

: impiously irreverent : profane

a blasphemous writer

a blasphemous epithet

The claims were blasphemous.

blasphemously adverb

blasphemousness noun

Synonyms

• impious
• irreverent
• profane
• sacrilegious

Examples of blasphemous in a Sentence

Catholics used to believe that anyone but a priest touching a consecrated wafer was blasphemous.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the group is often met with pushback from Christians, who view Satanism as an illegitimate religion and a blasphemous group that should not be entitled to First Amendment protections. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

The images, which many Muslims considered blasphemous, were at the heart of the controversy that led to Paty's death. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

Before Drake’s recent litigious exploits, Cole’s decision to rescind his Kendrick Lamar diss was the most blasphemous hip-hop move of the year. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024

The publication led to global outrage, with many Muslims finding the depictions highly offensive and blasphemous. —The Arizona Republic, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see blaspheme

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above