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Synonyms of sacred

34 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for sacred is holy. Other synonyms of sacred are heavenly, divine, blessed, hallowed and godly. The opposite of sacred is unholy.

Synonyms and similar words for sacred

adjectiveCharacterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense...

  • consecrated
  • divineEternal, holy, or otherwise godlike.
  • godlyDevoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
  • hallowedConsecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
  • blessedHeld in veneration; revered.
  • celestial
  • heavenlyOf or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.
  • holyDedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
  • divinedMade divine, made holy.
  • sanctifiedMade holy; set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
  • devoutful obsoleteSacred.
  • sanctimonious archaicHoly, devout.
  • sacrate obsoleteConsecrated; hallowed, sacred.

adjectiveDesignated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor...

  • honouredRespected, having received honour.
  • reveredRespected or given reverence.
  • veneratedRegarded with deep respect from others.
  • admired
  • applauded
  • distinguishedCelebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
  • eminentDistinguished, important, noteworthy.
  • esteemedRespected, having respect or admiration from others.
  • fearedRegarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
  • glorifulFilled with glory; glorious.
  • gloriousExhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
  • illustriousAdmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
  • priceless figurativelyHeld in high regard; treasured.
  • reputableHaving a good reputation; honourable.
  • respectedDeserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
  • treasuredValued; especially, having a personal value.
  • valuedHaving a value, esteemed.
  • well-regardedAdmired, highly thought of, approved of.
  • worthyAdmirable or honourable.

adjectiveNot to be profaned or violated; inviolable.

  • inviolableNot susceptible to violence, or of being profaned, corrupted, or dishonoured.
  • sacrosanctBeyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable.

Opposite of sacred

adjectiveCharacterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense...

  • profaneNot sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular.
  • unholyNot holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of sacred

  1. adjective Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
  2. adjective Religious; relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular.
  3. adjective Spiritual; concerned with metaphysics.

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Questions about synonyms of sacred

What is another word for sacred?
Sacred has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as holy, heavenly, divine, blessed, hallowed, godly, sanctified and divined.
What is the opposite of sacred?
The opposite of sacred is unholy. Other antonyms of sacred are profane and damned.
What does sacred mean?
Sacred means characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: sacred (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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