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Sacred

/ˈseɪkɹɪd/

Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.

📖 Definitions of "Sacred"

adjective

1
Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
"a sacred day"
2
Religious; relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular
3
Spiritual; concerned with metaphysics.
4
Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.

26 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sublimenoun	(transitive) (chemistry) Synonym of sublimate.
inviolable	Not violable; not to be infringed.
ineffable	Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
sanctified	Made holy; set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
revered	Respected or given reverence.
hallowed	Consecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
taboonoun	An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
numinous	Evoking a sense of the mystical, sublime, or transcendent; awe-inspiring.
sacrosanct	Sacred, very holy.
dedicated	Used or intended for a particular purpose
spiritualnoun	Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.
sacralnoun	Sacred.
holynoun	Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
religiousnoun	Concerning religion.
unspeakablenoun	Impossible to speak about.
inviolate	Not violated; free from violation or hurt of any kind; secure against violation or impairment.
tabunoun	Alternative spelling of taboo. [An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.]
unutterablenoun	Incapable of being articulated or expressed; indescribable, inexpressible.
consecrated	made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
inspirationalnoun	Having the ability to inspire.
reverenced	worthy of adoration or reverence
unnameable	That cannot, or should not, be named.
divinenoun	Of or pertaining to a god.
reverendnoun	A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.
venerated	worthy of adoration or reverence

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
profanenoun	Treating sacred things with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or scorn; blasphemous, impious.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
hallowed	Consecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
sanctified	Made holy; set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
holynoun	Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
sacrosanct	Sacred, very holy.
religious	Concerning religion.
revered	Respected or given reverence.
dedicated	Used or intended for a particular purpose
divinenoun	Of or pertaining to a god.
reverendnoun	A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.
numinous	Evoking a sense of the mystical, sublime, or transcendent; awe-inspiring.
spiritual	Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.
worthy	Having worth, merit, or value.
inspirational	Having the ability to inspire.
sublimenoun	(figurative) Of an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; awe-inspiring, impressive.
inviolate	Not violated; free from violation or hurt of any kind; secure against violation or impairment.
inviolable	Not violable; not to be infringed.
ineffable	Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
taboo	Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
tabunoun	Alternative spelling of taboo. [An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.]
unspeakable	Impossible to speak about.