Definition of sacred

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  • sacred is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • sacred is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • sacred is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of sacred

  • worthy of religious veneration (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the sacred name of Jesus

    Synonyms

    1. hallowed
  • made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the sacred mosque
    2. sacred elephants
    3. sacred bread and wine

    Synonyms

    1. consecrated
    2. sanctified
  • concerned with religion or religious purposes (adjective)

    Examples

    1. sacred texts
    2. sacred rites
    3. sacred music
  • (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a fund sacred to charity
    2. a morning hour sacred to study
    3. a private office sacred to the President
  • worthy of respect or dedication (adjective)

    Examples

    1. saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling

See definition of sacred in Merriam Webster