sacred

sa-cred · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Connected with God or a god; dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

  2. 2.

    Regarded with great respect and reverence.

  3. 3.

    Regarded as too valuable to be interfered with; sacrosanct.

Related words

Antonyms: profane, secular
See also: divine, holy, profane
Synonyms: consecrated, divine, hallowed, holy

Etymology

From Latin sacer "sacred, dedicated, holy," past participle of sacrare "to consecrate."