profanity

[prəˈfanəti]

profanity Definition

• 1. blasphemous or obscene language
• 2. an act that shows disrespect for religion or religious beliefs

Using profanity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "profanity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was fined for using profanity in public.

• Example

  The comedian's jokes were full of profanity.

• Example

  The book was banned for its use of profanity.

• Example

  She was offended by the profanity in the movie.

profanity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for profanity

• cursing
• swearing
• vulgarity
• obscenity
• impropriety

Antonyms for profanity

• decency
• propriety

Phrases with profanity

• take the Lord's name in vain

  use the name of God in a disrespectful or irreverent manner

  Example

  Taking the Lord's name in vain is considered a form of profanity.

• swear like a sailor

  use a lot of profanity or vulgar language

  Example

  The angry customer was swearing like a sailor.

• profanity filter

  a software tool that blocks or censors profane or offensive language

  Example

  The website uses a profanity filter to prevent users from posting inappropriate comments.

Origins of profanity

from Latin 'profanus', meaning 'unholy'

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Summary: profanity in Brief

The term 'profanity' [prəˈfanəti] refers to blasphemous or obscene language, as well as acts that show disrespect for religion or religious beliefs. It is often used in the context of public speech, entertainment, and media, with examples like 'He was fined for using profanity in public.' 'Profanity' extends into phrases like 'take the Lord's name in vain,' and tools like 'profanity filter,' denoting censorship or prevention of inappropriate language.