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Term: profanely

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Description: In a disrespectful or irreverent manner.

Sample Sentence: The comedian joked profanely about the political leaders, much to the amusement of the audience.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Description: Characterized by irreverence or vulgarity.

Sample Sentence: I was shocked by his profanely inappropriate remarks during the formal event.

Sense 2:

Description: Consisting of offensive or blasphemous language.

Sample Sentence: The profanely worded song lyrics were met with heavy criticism.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Description: (Rare Usage) To speak or behave disrespectfully or irreverently.

Sample Sentence: The drunk man profanely ranted at passersby on the street corner.

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