sacred

Meanings

Adjective

• concerned with religion or religious purposes
  • "sacred texts"
  • "sacred rites"
  • "sacred music"

Adjective Satellite

• worthy of respect or dedication
  • "saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling"
• made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
  • "the sacred mosque"
  • "sacred elephants"
  • "sacred bread and wine"
• worthy of religious veneration
  • "the sacred name of Jesus"
• (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"
  • "a private office sacred to the President"

Synonyms

consecrated, hallowed, sanctified

Antonyms

profane