CEFR C2

profanely

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that shows a lack of respect for things held sacred or religious, often involving the use of vulgar or offensive language.

Examples

  • He spoke profanely about the religious ceremonies, offending everyone in the room.
  • The graffiti was profanely scrawled across the walls of the historic cathedral.

Synonyms: rudely, vulgarly, blasphemously, irreverently