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SACRILEGIOUSLY
sacrilegiously
(adverb) in a sacrilegious manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
sacrilegiously (comparative more sacrilegiously, superlative most sacrilegiously)
In a sacrilegious manner; done without proper respect.
Source: Wiktionary
SACRILEGIOUS
Sac`ri*le"gious, a. Etym: [From sacrilege: cf. L. sacrilegus.]
Definition: Violating sacred things; polluted with sacrilege; involving sacrilege; profane; impious. Above the reach of sacrilegious hands. pope.
– Sac`ri*le"gious*ly, adv.
– Sac`ri*le"gious*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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