Sacred

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪkrəd/

Sacred (adjective)

  1. connected with a god or religion, deserving respect.
  2. very important and deserving great respect.
  3. protected by laws or rules, not to be harmed.

Examples

  • The temple is considered sacred by many.
  • Sacred texts are often studied by scholars.

Common collocations: sacred ritual, sacred place, sacred duty, sacred trust, sacred bond

Synonyms of Sacred

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Sacred

  • describing something not sacred or disrespectful