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sacrilege (SAK ruh lij) (noun)
An outrageous violation of or act of irreverence towards something considered divine: Whistling in church is definitely considered a sacrilege.
sacrilegious (sak" ruh LIJ uhs, sak" ruh LEE juhs) (adjective)
A description of an act or behavior that is considered a violation of something considered spiritual and worthy of veneration: The graffiti on the walls surrounding the cemetery were considered sacrilegious given the holiness of the site to many of those whose ancestors were buried there.
As a boy, Jeff seemed to enjoy acting in a sacrilegious manner; for example, shouting in sacred places. His mother would admonish him, reminding him that his shouting was a sacrilege.
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sacrilegious (adjective), more sacrilegious, most sacrilegious
1. Descriptive of someone or something that is profane, irreverent, or blasphemous regarding what is considered holy: Uttering death threats while kneeling in prayer was considered sacrilegious behavior by those who heard the mentally disturbed man who was muttering in the church.
2. Pertaining to or involving profane or unholy actions: Sheltering the donkey and cow in the church during the tornado was considered by some to be a sacrilegious behavior which was disrespectful to the dedicated purpose of the building.
3. Referring to someone who is guilty of inappropriate or irreverent behavior: In a thoughtless moment, Preston uttered a sacrilegious remark that was considered unacceptable because it was vulgar and used God's name in vain; all of which, offended everyone at the gathering.
2. Pertaining to or involving profane or unholy actions: Sheltering the donkey and cow in the church during the tornado was considered by some to be a sacrilegious behavior which was disrespectful to the dedicated purpose of the building.
3. Referring to someone who is guilty of inappropriate or irreverent behavior: In a thoughtless moment, Preston uttered a sacrilegious remark that was considered unacceptable because it was vulgar and used God's name in vain; all of which, offended everyone at the gathering.