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adjective
- 1. connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration: "sacred rites" Similar Opposite
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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.
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.
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 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. Synonyms: holy, hallowed, consecrated, blessed More Synonyms of sacred.
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.