Profane ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Profane ( adjective )

1. Relating to or involving physical or sexual abuse or violence.
2. Not dedicated to religious or spiritual purposes; secular.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin profanus, from pro- "before" + fanum "temple".

Examples:

1. He had a profane attitude towards religion.
2. The movie was filled with profane language.
3. He made a profane gesture towards the crowd.
4. His behavior was completely profane and unacceptable.
5. The profane act of desecrating the church was caught on camera.

(As a verb)

Profane ( verb )

1. Relating to or involving physical or sexual abuse or violence.
2. Not dedicated to religious or spiritual purposes; secular.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin profanus, from pro- "before" + fanum "temple".

Examples:

1. He had a profane attitude towards religion.
2. The movie was filled with profane language.
3. He made a profane gesture towards the crowd.
4. His behavior was completely profane and unacceptable.
5. The profane act of desecrating the church was caught on camera.