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profanely


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Using or speaking in an offensive or obscene way, especially in public or in the presence of children.

    - "His profane language shocked the audience."
    - "The profanely decorated car was on display at the show."

Variants
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profane , profanely , profaneness , profanenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'profanus', meaning 'secular, unholy'.


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  1. Profanely is an adjective that describes behavior or language that is considered offensive or obscene.

  2. The word profanely comes from the Latin word 'profanus', which means 'secular, unholy'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Obscenity: Obscenity refers to language or behavior that is considered offensive, indecent, or vulgar.

  2. Vulgarity: Vulgarity is a term used to describe language, behavior, or ideas that are considered offensive or obscene.


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Profanely has been used in various contexts, including literature and art, to depict raw and uncensored expressions. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan's profane behavior reflects his disdain for social norms.

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    - To memorize profanely, try associating it with a strong and vivid mental image. For example, imagine a profane clown with a red nose and a dirty shirt.


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