1. showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred or holy
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The protesters considered the new development profanatory to the ancient burial ground.
• His profanatory remarks about the religious ceremony offended many attendees.
• The artist’s work was criticized as profanatory by conservative religious groups.
• She avoided making any profanatory comments during the sacred ritual.
• The book was banned for its allegedly profanatory content regarding religious traditions.