sacred — connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪkrɪd/
Korean meaning: 신성한, 성스러운, 종교적으로 중요한
Korean pronunciation: 세이-크리드 (강세: 세이)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's recipe is sacred - I'd rather give up my WiFi password than share it!
- The ancient temple was considered a sacred site by the local people.
- For teenagers, their phone privacy is more sacred than any religious text.
sacred
ADJECTIVE//ˈseɪkrɪd//
connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
Protecting the sacred altar from touch
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Sacred light melts hatred, revealing kindred hearts
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Origin
From Latin 'sacratus,' the past participle of 'sacrare' meaning 'to consecrate or make holy,' which derives from 'sacrum' meaning 'sacred thing' or 'holy.' The word entered English through Old French 'sacré.'
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“My grandmother's recipe is sacred - I'd rather give up my WiFi password than share it!”
“The ancient temple was considered a sacred site by the local people.”
“For teenagers, their phone privacy is more sacred than any religious text.”
“The sacred vows of marriage should not be taken lightly.”
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