sacred

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   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 sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service.

2. 2adjective

   Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, sacred history.

3. 3adjective

   Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.

4. 4adjective

   Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.

5. 5adjective

   Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to.

6. 6adjective

   Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.

7. 7adjective

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

   "a fund sacred to charity"

   "a morning hour sacred to study"

8. 8adjective

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

   "a consecrated church"

   "the sacred mosque"

   Synonyms

   consecratedsanctified
9. 9adjective

   worthy of religious veneration

   "the sacred name of Jesus"

   "Jerusalem's hallowed soil"

   Synonyms

   hallowed
10. 10adjective

    concerned with religion or religious purposes

    "sacred texts"

    "sacred rites"

11. 11adjective

    worthy of respect or dedication

    "saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling"