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Meaning of profanity
The state or quality of being profane, which refers to language or behavior that shows disrespect for God, religion, or something considered sacred.
Etymology of profanity
The word "profanity" comes from the Old French word "profanité", which is derived from the Latin word "profanitas", meaning "the state of being profane" or "profaneness".
The Latin word "profanitas" is derived from the word "profanus", which means "not sacred" or "secular".
The word "profanus" is a combination of "pro" (meaning "before" or "in front of") and "fanum" (meaning "temple" or "sanctuary").
Synonyms
obscenity
vulgarity
profaneness
blasphemy
cursing
swearing
foul language
indecency
crudeness
coarseness
ribaldry
salacity
scurrility
invective
abuse
vituperation
obsceneness
foulness
crudity
crudeness
indecent language
dirty words
four-letter words
bad language
strong language
filthy language
gutter language
trash talk
dirty talk
smut
smuttiness
bawdiness
lewdness
offensiveness
crudeness
ribald language
Definitions
- The quality of being profane, which refers to language or behavior that shows disrespect for God, religion, or something considered sacred.
- * Language or behavior that is offensive or disrespectful, especially because it is considered to be too sexual or violent.
Usage Examples
- The comedian's use of profanity during the show sparked controversy among the audience.
- * The company has a policy of not allowing profanity in the workplace.
- * The movie contained excessive profanity, which made it unsuitable for younger viewers.
Antonyms
decency
modesty
reserve
restraint
tact
discretion
delicacy
politeness
courtesy
respect
reverence
piety
devoutness
sanctity
purity
innocence
cleanliness
wholesomeness
gentleness
kindliness
thoughtfulness
considerateness
decorum
propriety
seemliness