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Irreligious vs Sacrilegious - What's the difference?

irreligious | sacrilegious | Related terms |

Irreligious is a related term of sacrilegious.


As adjectives the difference between irreligious and sacrilegious

is that irreligious is contrary to religious beliefs and practices while sacrilegious is committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred.

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

    sacrilegious

    English

    (sacrilege)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred.