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Webster 1913 Edition


Irreligious

Irˊre-li′gious

,
Adj.
[L.
irreligiosus
: cf. F.
irréligieux
.]
1.
Destitute of religion; not controlled by religious motives or principles; ungodly. Cf.
Impious
.
Shame and reproach are generally the portion of the impious and
irreligious
.
South.
2.
Indicating a lack of religion; profane; wicked;
as,
irreligious
speech
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Irreligious

IRRELIG'IOUS

,
Adj.
Destitute of religious principles; condemning religion; impious; ungodly.
Shame and reproach are generally the portion of the impious and irreligious.
1.
Contrary to religion; profane; impious; wicked; as an irreligious speech; irreligious conduct.

Definition 2024


irreligious

irreligious

English

Adjective

irreligious (comparative more irreligious, superlative most irreligious)

  1. Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.
    • 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
      [T]he virtuous reader may condemn her for showing too great regard to a base-born infant, to which all charity is condemned by law as irreligious []
  2. Describing a conscious rejection of religion.
  3. Having no relation to religion; nonreligious.

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