sacred

/sˈeɪkɹəd/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. concerned with religion or religious purposes
   “sacred texts”
2. worthy of respect or dedication
   “saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling”
3. made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
   “a consecrated church”
4. worthy of religious veneration
   “the sacred name of Jesus”
5. (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
   “a fund sacred to charity”

Synonyms for sacred

• divine
• ineffable
• inspirational
• inviolable
• numinous
• quasi-religious
• religious
• reverend
• sacral
• taboo
• worthy
• consecrated
• sanctified
• holy
• hallowed
• dedicated

Antonyms of sacred

• profane