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sacred

/'s/eI/kr/I/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. concerned with religion or religious purposes

    adj.all

    Examples
    Sacred texts.
    Sacred rites.
    Sacred music.
    Antonyms profane secular

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. 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 <i>sacred</i> place; a <i>sacred</i> day; <i>sacred</i> service.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. worthy of respect or dedication

    adj.all

    Examples
    Saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use

    adj.all

    Examples
    The sacred mosque.
    Sacred elephants.
    Sacred bread and wine.
    Synonyms consecrated sanctified

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. worthy of religious veneration

    adj.all

    Examples
    The sacred name of Jesus.
    Synonyms hallowed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person

    adj.all

    Examples
    A fund sacred to charity.
    A morning hour sacred to study.
    A private office sacred to the President.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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