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sacred

4 definitions • 7 examples

1

considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god:

Examples:

sacred relics/temples

This area is sacred to the Apaches.

2

connected with religion:

Examples:

sacred music/writings

3

considered too important to be changed:

Examples:

His daily routine is absolutely sacred to him.

humorous They proposed changing the name of the team - is nothing sacred?

4

holy and deserving respect:

Examples:

sacred writings/music

fig. Art was sacred to her (= extremely important and deserving respect).

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