sacred meaning and definition

SACRED adjective

Definition of sacred (adjective)

1. concerned with religion or religious purposes
   • "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"
   • antonym: profane
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"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine"
   • synonyms: consecrated, sanctified
4. worthy of religious veneration
   • "the sacred name of Jesus"; "Jerusalem's hallowed soil"
   • synonyms: hallowed
5. (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"