sacred (Meaning)
sacred (a)
concerned with religion or religious purposes
sacred (s)
worthy of respect or dedication
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
worthy of religious veneration
(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
sacred (a.)
Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service.
Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, sacred history.
Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.
Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.
Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to.
Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.
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sacred Sentence Examples
- The ancient temple was a sacred place where people worshipped their deities.
- The sacred texts held the wisdom and beliefs of generations past.
- The animals were considered sacred and were treated with reverence.
- The bond between the priest and the sacred altar was unbreakable.
- The sacred dance was performed only during special ceremonies.
- The mountain was believed to be a sacred abode of spirits.
- The sacred vow could not be broken under any circumstances.
- The sacred fire burned continuously, symbolizing the eternal presence of the divine.
- The sacred knowledge was only passed down to those who were deemed worthy.
- The sacred tree had a special significance and was protected from harm.
FAQs About the word sacred
concerned with religion or religious purposes, worthy of respect or dedication, made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ce
holy, untouchable, sacrosanct,pure, protected, privileged, inviolable, unassailable, exempt, immune
profane, profane, irreverent,blasphemous, blasphemous, irreverent,sacrilegious, sacrilegious,
The ancient temple was a sacred place where people worshipped their deities.
The sacred texts held the wisdom and beliefs of generations past.
The animals were considered sacred and were treated with reverence.
The bond between the priest and the sacred altar was unbreakable.
