profanatory

[ pruh-fan-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, proh- ]

adjective

1. tending to desecrate; profaning.

Word History and Origins

Origin of profanatory¹

1850–55; profanat(ion) ( def ) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Now by attributing a profanatory outburst to the President you have decided to place him on a pedestal with George Washington, who was also said to be human at times.

From Time Magazine Archive

Every one now had tasted the wassail-cup except Paulina, whose pas de fée, ou de fantaisie, nobody thought of interrupting to offer so profanatory a draught; but she was not to be overlooked, nor baulked of her mortal privileges.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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