Sacrilegious (Adjective)
Meaning
Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred; "blasphemous rites of a witches' Sabbath"; "profane utterances against the Church"; "it is sacrilegious to enter with shoes on".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist's depiction of a sacred figure in a compromising position was deemed sacrilegious by many in the community.
- The comedian's jokes about the holy scripture were considered sacrilegious by some and hilarious by others.
- It is sacrilegious to enter the temple with shoes on, so visitors are required to remove them before entering.
- The protesters' decision to hold a rally on sacred ground was seen as sacrilegious by the local indigenous community.
- The author's portrayal of a revered historical figure as a flawed and vulnerable person was criticized as sacrilegious by some historians.