What does sacrilegious mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.