profaner
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /prəˈfeɪnər/
KK: /prəˈfænər/
adjective
Definition
Relating to something that is disrespectful or irreverent, especially towards sacred things.
Example
His profaner remarks during the ceremony shocked everyone present.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more profane
Superlative: most profane
Conversation
Did you hear that song with the profaner lyrics?
Yeah, it was pretty shocking for a pop song.
I know, right? I didn't expect such profaner language in the chorus.
Same here! It definitely made me think twice about listening to it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blasphemous
irreverent
sacrilegious
Antonyms
holy
sacred
reverent
noun
Definition
A person who shows disrespect or contempt for something sacred or important.
Example
The profaner was criticized for his disrespectful remarks during the ceremony.
Conversation
I can't believe he would act like such a profaner in that ceremony.
Yeah, it was really disrespectful to everyone there.
It’s frustrating to see someone treat traditions so carelessly.
Root Explanation
Profaner → It is formed from "profanus" (from Latin, meaning outside the temple or secular) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "profaner" refers to a person who treats something sacred with disrespect or irreverence, essentially someone who is outside the sacred space.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'outside' ('pro') the sacred ('fanus') — a profaner is someone who disrespects what is considered holy.
Visually Confused Words
unprofane
reprofane
propane
proofer
pronger
proneur
prawner
pranker