sacred
sacred Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Connected with God or a deity, or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
"Pilgrims traveled from across the continent to visit the sacred temple."
Regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual; too important or valuable to be interfered with.
"For our family, Sunday dinner together is a sacred tradition that we rarely miss."
Religious rather than secular in nature or subject matter, especially in reference to music, art, or literature.
"The choir specializes in performing Renaissance sacred music in historic cathedrals."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in Middle English as the past participle of the archaic verb 'sacre' (to consecrate), borrowed from Old French 'sacrer' and ultimately from the Latin 'sacrare' (to make holy), derived from 'sacer' (holy, consecrated).