paganish
/ˈpeɪɡənɪʃ/
ADJECTIVE
1. Resembling pagan religious beliefs or practices
Having characteristics associated with pagan religions, especially ancient polytheistic traditions, nature worship, or pre-Christian spiritual practices.
1.1. Pagan religious customs and traditions
Describing rituals, ceremonies, symbols, or customs that resemble those of ancient pagan religions or nature-based spiritual traditions.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Christian
- monotheistic
- religious
Examples
- The ancient tapestries depicted scenes of paganish ceremonies held in mystical groves.
- The historian discovered several paganish symbols carved into the temple walls.
Related Words
- animistic
- pantheistic
- druidic
- shamanistic
- pre-Christian
- nature-based
1.2. Non-Christian or heathen characteristics
Describing beliefs, attitudes, or practices regarded from a particular religious perspective as heathen, non-Christian, or outside established religious traditions.
Synonyms
- heathen
- non-Christian
- irreligious
- godless
- religionless
Antonyms
Examples
- The medieval writer described the unfamiliar ceremonies as paganish practices.
Related Words
- agnostic
- atheistic
- secular
- nonreligious
- unbelieving
- unchurched
ADJECTIVE
2. Irreverent or disrespectful toward religion
Showing insufficient respect for religious beliefs, sacred things, or established religious practices.
2.1. Disrespect toward sacred beliefs
Describing behavior, expressions, or attitudes that show disrespect toward religious traditions, sacred objects, or spiritual beliefs.
Synonyms
- irreverent
- impious
- profane
- blasphemous
- sacrilegious
Antonyms
- reverent
- devout
- pious
- holy
- sacred
- sanctified
Examples
- Some members of the congregation considered the performance paganish and irreverent.
Related Words
- ungodly
- unhallowed
- unholy
- irreligious
- desecrating
- heretical
ADJECTIVE
3. Materialistic or concerned with worldly matters
Having an emphasis on physical existence, earthly pleasures, or material concerns rather than spiritual or religious values.
3.1. Worldly and earthly concerns
Describing attitudes or interests focused on physical life, material possessions, bodily pleasures, or ordinary worldly affairs rather than spiritual matters.
Synonyms
- worldly
- earthly
- mundane
- terrestrial
- fleshly
- carnal
- bodily
- physical
- material
Antonyms
Examples
- The philosopher criticized what he viewed as a paganish fascination with earthly pleasures.
Related Words
- temporal
- terrene
- corporal
- substantial
- materialistic
- secular
ADJECTIVE
4. Nonclerical or outside organized religious institutions
Relating to people, activities, or institutions that are not associated with the clergy or formal religious organizations.
4.1. Lay and nonclerical activities
Describing people, roles, or activities that belong to ordinary secular society rather than the clergy or formal religious administration.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- clerical
- ecclesiastical
- priestly
- churchly
Examples
- The organization maintained a paganish character, independent of formal church institutions.
Related Words
- civil
- secular
- nondenominational
- nonsectarian
- unchurched