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sacred Synonyms

Another word for sacred

Choosing another word for sacred depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Connected with God or a deity, or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

Usage Example

"Pilgrims traveled from across the continent to visit the holy temple."

Strongest
holy
hallowed
consecrated
sanctified
Strong
blessed
divine
venerated
revered

• adjective (Context 2)

Regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual; too important or valuable to be interfered with.

Usage Example

"For our family, Sunday dinner together is a inviolable tradition that we rarely miss."

Strongest
inviolable
sacrosanct
Strong
untouchable
inviolate
revered
cherished
Weak
protected

• adjective (Context 3)

Religious rather than secular in nature or subject matter, especially in reference to music, art, or literature.

Usage Example

"The choir specializes in performing Renaissance religious music in historic cathedrals."

Strongest
religious
spiritual
Strong
devotional
liturgical
ecclesiastical

Opposites of sacred

The opposite of sacred shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

profane
secular
nonreligious
unholy
temporal
expendable
irreligious
laic
See all opposites of sacred

• Nearby Words

sackload
sacrament
sacramental
sacred
sacredly
sacredness
sacrifice

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sacred. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sacred
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