Sacred

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

connected with God or a religion and considered holy or deserving respect

Example Sentences

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

The temple is a sacred place for the community.

Example Expressions

sacred cow

Synonyms

holy, divine, consecrated, blessed, revered

Entry 1

holy, divine, consecrated, blessed

Entry 2

holy, divine, blessed, revered

Antonyms

profane, secular, unholy, mundane

Entry 1

profane, secular, unholy, mundane

Entry 2

profane, secular, unholy

Collocations

sacred place, sacred text, sacred ritual, sacred duty, sacred tradition

Entry 1

sacred place, sacred text, sacred ritual

Entry 2

sacred place, sacred duty, sacred text, sacred tradition