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blasphemously

|blas-phe-mous-ly|

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/ˈblæs.fə.məs.li/

(blasphemous)

disrespectful to the sacred

Base FormNoun
blasphemousblasphemy
Etymology
Etymology Information

'blasphemously' originates from the Greek word 'blasphemos', where 'blapto' meant 'to injure' and 'pheme' meant 'reputation'.

Historical Evolution

'blasphemos' transformed into the Late Latin word 'blasphemare', and eventually became the modern English word 'blasphemous' through Old French 'blasfemer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to speak evil of sacred things', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing disrespect for God or sacred things'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that shows disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things.

He spoke blasphemously about the sacred rituals.

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Last updated: 2025/02/17 14:58