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sacred
[sey-krid]
adjective
devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated.
entitled to veneration or religious respect by association with divinity or divine things; holy.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:pertaining to or connected with religion (secular orprofane ).
sacred music;
sacred books.
reverently dedicated to some person, purpose, or object.
a morning hour sacred to study.
Synonyms:regarded with reverence.
the sacred memory of a dead hero.
Synonyms:secured against violation, infringement, etc., as by reverence or sense of right.
sacred oaths; sacred rights.
Synonyms:properly immune from violence, interference, etc., as a person or office.
Synonyms: ,
sacred
/ ˈɪɪ /
adjective
exclusively devoted to a deity or to some religious ceremony or use; holy; consecrated
worthy of or regarded with reverence, awe, or respect
protected by superstition or piety from irreligious actions
connected with or intended for religious use
sacred music
dedicated to; in honour of
Other Word Forms
- sacredly adverb
- sacredness noun
- nonsacred adjective
- nonsacredly adverb
- nonsacredness noun
- pseudosacred adjective
- semisacred adjective
- supersacred adjective
- unsacred adjective
- unsacredly adverb
- ˈԱ noun
- ˈ adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sacred1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“We recognize the legal process must now take its course, and we remain committed to Cedars-Sinai’s sacred healing mission.”
"I thank the soldiers and commanders for another successful execution of the sacred mission to return our hostages."
Just two people committing their lives to each other in nature, which she calls “the most sacred of sanctuaries.”
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described the strikes as a "flagrant violation of an international accord" while noting it had occurred "on the eve of a sacred religious festival".
In the darkened room of this small West Hollywood studio on Santa Monica Boulevard, the bed is Davis’ healing altar, her hands offering sacred care.
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