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sacred (adjective), more sacred, most sacred
1. Dedicated to a deity or to a religious purpose: The area at the top of the cliff was considered sacred ground because it was believed a holy man once lived there.
2. Relating to or used in religious worship: The spiritual leader read from the sacred books each week as part of her personal devotion to God.
3. Worthy of or regarded with religious veneration, worship, and respect: Many people believe that the statues in the temple are sacred pieces and so they pray to them.
4. Entitled to religious respect by an association with divinity or divine things: The religious artifacts in the glass case are considered sacred items and so they are highly prized.
5. Regarded with reverence: The brass plaque on the wall of the city hall was devoted to the sacred memory of a local war hero.
2. Relating to or used in religious worship: The spiritual leader read from the sacred books each week as part of her personal devotion to God.
3. Worthy of or regarded with religious veneration, worship, and respect: Many people believe that the statues in the temple are sacred pieces and so they pray to them.
4. Entitled to religious respect by an association with divinity or divine things: The religious artifacts in the glass case are considered sacred items and so they are highly prized.
5. Regarded with reverence: The brass plaque on the wall of the city hall was devoted to the sacred memory of a local war hero.
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