Learn why “sacrilegious” is correct and “sacriligious” is a misspelling.
Incorrect spelling - “Sacriligious” is incorrect with the letters swapped.
"sacriligious" is a common misspelling of "sacrilegious". Always use "sacrilegious" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Sacrilegious” means showing disrespect toward sacred things.
"sacrilegious": “Sacrilegious” means showing disrespect toward sacred things.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" Burning the holy book is sacrilegious.
"Correct:" His behavior was sacrilegious in the temple.
"Correct:" She committed a sacrilegious act.
"Correct:" That remark was sacrilegious.
"Incorrect:" Burning the holy book is sacriligious.
"Incorrect:" His behavior was sacriligious.
"Incorrect:" She committed a sacriligious act.
A: Sacrilegious.
A: No.
A: Showing disrespect for sacred things.
A: It is sacrilegious to vandalize sacred sites.
A: Religion, rituals, sacred objects.
""Sacrilegious" is correct; 'sacriligious' is a common spelling mistake. Always remember 'legi' in the middle."