adjective

sacred

/ˈseɪkrɪd/

sacred

ADJECTIVE

Definition of sacred

1

If something is sacred, it is put aside for use by religion; it is made holy.

1

If something is sacred, it is not common; it is holy.

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

2

If something or someone is sacred, they are about religion.

3

If something is sacred, it is given by divine authority.

4

If something is sacred, it is not to be violated. (inviolable):

sacred

EXAMPLES

Examples of sacred

1

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

Example sentence

sacred

SMART VOCABULARY

Related words and phrases

Similar words

consecratedhallowedholyreligiousvenerable

Opposite words

unholyprofaneunhallowed

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