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Blasphemous vs Irreligious - What's the difference?

blasphemous | irreligious | Synonyms |

Blasphemous is a synonym of irreligious.


As adjectives the difference between blasphemous and irreligious

is that blasphemous is lacking piety or respect for the sacred resembling blasphemy while irreligious is contrary to religious beliefs and practices.

blasphemous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking piety or respect for the sacred. Resembling blasphemy.
    • His taking the name of God in vain was considered blasphemous .

    irreligious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.
  • Describing a conscious rejection of religion.
  • Having no relation to religion; nonreligious.

    • Related terms

    * irreligiously * religious