Blasphemously

/ˈblæsfəməsli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that shows irreverence or disrespect toward God or sacred things; with blasphemy.

Etymology

From blasphemous (adjective) plus -ly adverb suffix. Shows how English creates adverbs by adding -ly to adjectives, one of the language's most productive patterns.

Kelly Says

Medieval writers used this adverb to describe the worst kind of speech—it became so loaded with meaning that even saying something 'blasphemously' was considered dangerous!

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