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   sacred

   /ˈseɪkrɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration: "sacred rites" Similar holyhallowedblessedblestconsecratedsanctifieddedicatedveneratedreveredOpposite unconsecratedcursed
   • ▪ religious rather than secular: "sacred music" Similar religiousspiritualdevotionalchurchchurchlyecclesiasticalOpposite secularprofane
   • ▪ (of writing or text) embodying the laws or doctrines of a religion: "a sacred Hindu text"
   • ▪ regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual: "cows are sacred and the eating of beef is taboo"
   • ▪ regarded as too valuable to be interfered with; sacrosanct: "a profit-oriented public to whom nothing is sacred" Similar sacrosanctinviolableinviolateunimpeachableinvulnerableuntouchableinalienableprotecteddefendedsecuresafeunthreatened

   Word Origin late Middle English: past participle of archaic sacre ‘consecrate’, from Old French sacrer, from Latin sacrare, from sacer, sacr- ‘holy’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sacredly adverb
   • 2. sacredness noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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

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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.

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

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   The meaning of SACRED is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity. How to use sacred in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › sacredSACRED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sacredSacred - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

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

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   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.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › sacredSacred | Definition, History, Characteristics, & Facts |...

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsacred adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   adjective. /ˈseɪkrɪd/ connected with God or a god; considered to be holy. a sacred image/shrine/temple. sacred music. Cows are sacred to Hindus. Extra Examples. Topics Religion and festivals c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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

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   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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › sacredsacred | meaning of sacred in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    sacred meaning, definition, what is sacred: relating to a god or religion: Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishsacred adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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