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    sacred
    /ˈseɪkrɪd/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSACRED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sacredSacred Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSACRED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    sacred in British English. (ˈseɪkrɪd ) adjective. 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.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsacred adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of sacred adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › sacredSacred - definition of sacred by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › sacred_adjsacred, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the word sacred mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sacred, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. sacred has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. liturgical (Middle English) Christianity (Middle English) religion (Middle English)

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySACRED definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

    1. adjective. 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. Synonyms: holy, hallowed, consecrated, blessed More Synonyms of sacred. 2. adjective [ADJ n] Something connected with religion or used in religious ceremonies is described as sacred.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-american-englishSACRED | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

    SACRED definition: relating to a religion or considered to be holy: . Learn more.

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › sacredSacred Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    SACRED meaning: 1 : worthy of religious worship very holy often + to; 2 : relating to religion.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSACRED - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    1. Something that is sacred is believed to be holy and to have a special connection with God. [...] 2. Something connected with religion or used in religious ceremonies is described as sacred. [...] 3. You can describe something as sacred when it is regarded as too important to be changed or interfered with. [...]