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sanctity Synonyms

Another word for sanctity

Choosing another word for sanctity depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Ultimate importance and inviolability of a principle, right, or institution.

Usage Example

"The legal system is built to uphold the inviolability of human life and individual liberty."

Strongest
inviolability
sacrosanctity
sacredness
Strong
supremacy

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

Usage Example

"The ancient temple was revered by pilgrims as a place of deep spiritual holiness."

Strongest
holiness
sacredness
saintliness
Strong
godliness
piety
divinity
purity

Opposites of sanctity

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

profanity
unholiness
impiety
sacrilege
triviality
wickedness
godlessness
insignificance
See all opposites of sanctity

• Nearby Words

sanctimonious
sanction
sanctionable
sanctity
sanctuary
sanctum
sand

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