sacredest

Adjective

sacred (comparative more sacred, superlative most sacred)

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

   Synonyms:

   consecrated, divine, godly, hallowed, blessed, celestial, devoutful, heavenly, holy, sanctimonious

   Antonyms:

   profane, unholy

2. Religious; relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular
   • Smit with the love of sacred song.1667, John Milton, Paradise Lost
3. Spiritual; concerned with metaphysics.
   • Unlike most metaphysical or philosophical naturalists who reject any supernatural beings or supernatural/sacred entities, naturalists who take the concept of the sacred seriously must answer this question: “What is the value of the sacred with respect to nature?"2014, Leon Niemoczynski, Nam T. Nguyen, A Philosophy of Sacred Nature: Prospects for Ecstatic Naturalism, →ISBN
4. Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.
   • Such neighbor nearness to our sacred [royal] blood Should nothing privilege him.1595, William Shakespeare, King Richard II

   Synonyms:

   honoured, revered, venerated, admired, applauded, blessed, distinguished, eminent, esteemed, feared

5. Not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.
   • Secrets of marriage still are sacred held.1701, John Dryden, Aurenge-Zebe: Or, The Great-Mogul

   Synonyms:

   inviolable, sacrosanct

6. Consecrated; dedicated; devoted
   • A temple, sacred to the queen of love.1700, John Dryden, Palamon and Arcite

   Synonyms:

   consecrated

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