sacred

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈseɪkrɪd/

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Adjective

Positive sacred

Comparative more sacred

Superlative most sacred

1. If something is sacred, it is put aside for use by religion; it is made holy.
   • Synonym: consecrated
2. If something is sacred, it is not common; it is holy.
   • Synonyms: hallowed and holy
   • Antonyms: unholy, profane and unhallowed

   The place where the tribe performed their ceremonies was sacred to them.

3. If something or someone is sacred, they are about religion.
   • Synonym: religious
4. If something is sacred, it is given by divine authority.
   • Synonym: venerable
5. If something is sacred, it is not to be violated. (inviolable):
6. (with to) If something is sacred, it is dedicated or devoted to something.

   A temple, sacred to the queen of love. -John Dryden.

Related words

• sacredly
• sacredness