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sacrilegious

/ˌsækrɪˈleɪdʒəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does sacrilegious mean?

adjective

Disrespectful or contemptuous of God or sacred things; blasphemous. Used to describe something that is considered irreverent or sacrilegious.

Example

"The artist's use of a sacred image in a provocative installation was deemed sacrilegious by many in the community."

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