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PROFANELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an irreverent or profane manner

Example:

he kept wondering profanely why everything bad happened to him

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

profane (grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred)

Sense 2

Meaning:

With curses

Example:

muttering profanely

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

profane (characterized by profanity or cursing)

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