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- pronunciation:
- seI
krihd
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When people believe that something is sacred, they believe that it is touched by God or is part of God in some way. When something is sacred to them, they honor it or worship it.
People who follow the Hindu religion believe that cows are sacred animals.The man was buried in sacred ground outside the church.- synonyms:
- holy
- similar words:
- divine
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| definition 2: |
Something that is sacred has to do with religion.
The choir sings sacred music in church every Sunday.- synonyms:
- holy
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| related words: |
spiritual |
| derivations: |
sacredly (adv.), sacredness (n.) |
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