Ir`re*li"gious (?), a. [L. irreligiosus: cf. F. irr'eligieux.]

1.

Destitute of religion; not controlled by religious motives or principles; ungodly. Cf. Impiou.

Shame and reproach are generally the portion of the impious and irreligious. South.

2.

Indicating a want of religion; profane; wicked; as, irreligious speech.

 

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