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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for sacred

Adjective

1. sacred (vs. profane), ineffable, unnameable, unspeakable, unutterable, inspirational, inviolable, inviolate, sacrosanct, numinous, religious, spiritual, revered, reverenced, reverend, sublime, venerated, sacral, taboo, tabu, divine, quasi-religious, consecrated#1, consecrate#1, dedicated, heavenly, pious
usage: concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"
2. sacred, worthy (vs. unworthy)
usage: worthy of respect or dedication; "saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling"
3. consecrated, sacred, sanctified, holy (vs. unholy)
usage: made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; "a consecrated chursh"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine"
4. hallowed, sacred, holy (vs. unholy)
usage: worthy of religious veneration; "the sacred name of Jesus"; "Jerusalem's hallowed soil"
5. sacred, dedicated (vs. undedicated)
usage: (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"
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