Blasphemous
/blæsˈfɛm.əs/noun
Relating to or characterized by blasphemy; disrespectful towards sacred things.
Did you know?The term 'blasphemy' originally signified speaking evil of the divine, invoking fear of divine retribution in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰleh₁-
“to speak or shout in a loud, often disturbing manner.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
blasphemía
“the act of speaking ill, particularly against the divine.”
Latin
Latin
blasphemare
“to speak evil of, especially against God.”
Old French
Old French
blaspheme
“to speak irreverently about God or sacred things.”
Middle English
Middle English
blasphemous
“characterized by irreverence towards God or sacred matters.”
Modern English
English
blasphemous
“pertaining to blasphemy, a serious offense against religious beliefs.”