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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.
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.
exclusively devoted to a deity or to some religious ceremony or use; holy; consecrated. worthy of or regarded with reverence, awe, or respect. protected by superstition or piety from irreligious actions. connected with or intended for religious use. sacred music. dedicated to; in honour of.
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.
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.
Definition of sacred adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. sacredest. Consecrated to or belonging to the divinity or a deity; holy. Webster's New World. Worthy of religious veneration. The sacred teachings of the Buddha. American Heritage. Set apart for, and dedicated to, some person, place, purpose, sentiment, etc. Sacred to his memory.
