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heathenish

/hee-thuh-nish/US // ˈhi ðə nɪʃ //UK // (ˈhiːðənɪʃ) //

异教徒,异教,异教徒的,异教的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to heathens: heathenish practices of idolatry.
    • : like or befitting heathens; barbarous.

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Examples

  • "This heathenish practice is a disgraceful stain upon the escutcheon of our State," said Ida.

  • Oh, in a kind of a heathenish, out-of-the-way place, and teaches school for a living.

  • Even bear-baiting was esteemed heathenish and unchristian: the sport of it, not the inhumanity, gave offence.

  • That's a heathenish word, Tony, and most unsuited to be used in thankfulness for God's blessings.

  • Therefore such heathenish lamentations were to be henceforward out of place.