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sacredness

/ˈseɪ.krɪd.nəs/
sa · cred · ness
Adverb:sacredly
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Adjective:sacred
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being holy, consecrated to a deity, or worthy of profound religious veneration.

Example

"The ancient temple was treated with quiet reverence by visitors who respected its historical sacredness."

2

The quality of being entitled to the highest respect and protected from violation, intrusion, or infringement.

Example

"The legal constitution strongly upholds the sacredness of individual privacy and human life."

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• Nearby Words

sacramento
sacred
sacredly
sacredness
sacrifice
sacrificial
sacrificially

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "sacred"—which derives via Old French from the Latin verb "sacrare" (to consecrate)—combined with the native Old English noun-forming suffix "-ness".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sacredness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sacredness
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