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considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god: sacred relics / temples. This area is sacred to the Apaches. C1. connected with religion: sacred music /writings. C2. considered too important to be changed: His daily routine is absolutely sacred to him.
1. a. : dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity. a tree sacred to the gods. b. : devoted exclusively to one service or use (as of a person or purpose) a fund sacred to charity. 2. a. : worthy of religious veneration : holy. b. : entitled to reverence and respect. 3. : of or relating to religion : not secular or profane.
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: venerable, divine. Antonyms: blasphemous. pertaining to or connected with religion ( secular or profane ): sacred music; sacred books.
Something sacred is holy, devoted to a religious ceremony, or simply worthy of awe and respect. Jerusalem is a sacred place for many religions, just as Fenway is a sacred place for Red Sox fans.
Sacred, the power, being, or realm understood by religious persons to be at the core of existence and to have a transformative effect on their lives and destinies. Other terms, such as holy, divine, transcendent, ultimate being (or ultimate reality), mystery, and perfection (or purity) have been used for this domain.
Something that is sacred is believed to be holy and to have a special connection with God. The owl is sacred for many Native American people. ...shrines and sacred places.
Definition of sacred adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. exclusively devoted to a deity or to some religious ceremony or use; holy; consecrated. 2. worthy of or regarded with reverence, awe, or respect. 3. protected by superstition or piety from irreligious actions. 4. connected with or intended for religious use: sacred music. 5. dedicated to; in honour of.
Consecrated to or belonging to the divinity or a deity; holy. Webster's New World. Worthy of religious veneration. The sacred teachings of the Buddha. American Heritage. Set apart for, and dedicated to, some person, place, purpose, sentiment, etc. Sacred to his memory. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Made or declared holy.
Religion pertaining to or connected with religion (opposed to secular or profane): sacred music; sacred books. reverently dedicated to some person, purpose, or object: a morning hour sacred to study. regarded with reverence: the sacred memory of a dead hero.
