blasphemously

IPA/ˈblæsfəməsli/
IPA/ˈblæsfəməsli/

blasphemously — adverb

1. in a way that openly disrespects God or sacred things. Also used informally to m

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a way that openly disrespects God or sacred things. Also used informally to mean 'outrageously' or 'shockingly' — for dramatic exaggeration when criticizing something ordinary

例句

Father Okonkwo warned the altar boy never to speak blasphemously about God during Mass.

speak + blasphemously + during [religious service]

Jonas complained that the chapel parking charge was blasphemously high for a twenty-minute Sunday service.

blasphemously + adjective (hyperbolic, informal use)

同義詞
  • sacrilegiously

    more specific to mistreating sacred objects, places, or rituals

  • irreverently

    milder and broader; can describe lack of respect toward any authority or tradition

  • profanely

    focuses on using religious terms as swear words, not on attacking beliefs directly

反義詞
  • reverently

    showing deep respect and awe, especially toward God or sacred things

  • piously

    acting with strong religious devotion and sincerity

文法句型

verb + blasphemously + about [sacred topic]

blasphemously + adjective

用法筆記

Distinguish between literal and hyperbolic use: when the target is a religious figure, belief, or sacred object, the word carries its full weight of religious offense. When the target is something ordinary (a price, a building, a meal), it is dramatic exaggeration — similar to calling something 'sinfully good' or 'wickedly expensive' in English.

常見錯誤

The manager blasphemously rejected my proposal.
The preacher was accused of speaking blasphemously about the holy book.
💡in its literal sense, 'blasphemously' describes disrespect toward God or religion, not toward a boss or everyday authority.