unhymeneal

/ʌnˈhɪmɪˌneɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not suitable or worthy to be in a hymn; unhymnal

“The judge found the poem’s language to be unhymeneal and unsuitable for a church service.”

2. noun

a quality or characteristic of something that is unhymeneal

“The poet’s use of unhymeneal language was a deliberate choice to convey a sense of irreverence.”

Synonyms

  • irreverent
  • unhymnal
  • unliturgical

Antonyms

  • devotional
  • hymnic
  • pious