sacred
/sˈeɪkrʌd/
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Adjective
concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"
Adjective Satellite
worthy of respect or dedication; "saw motherhood as woman''s sacred calling"
Adjective Satellite
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; "a consecrated church"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine"
Adjective Satellite
worthy of religious veneration; "the sacred name of Jesus"; "Jerusalem''s hallowed soil"
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(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"