profanatory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of profanatory
1850–55; profanat(ion) ( def. ) + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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Now by attributing a profanatory outburst to the President you have decided to place him on a pedestal with George Washington, who was also said to be human at times.
From Time Magazine Archive
Every one now had tasted the wassail-cup except Paulina, whose pas de fée, ou de fantaisie, nobody thought of interrupting to offer so profanatory a draught; but she was not to be overlooked, nor baulked of her mortal privileges.
From Project Gutenberg
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