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/
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
The ancient temple remained sacred to the village for generations.
The sacred ritual survived because the community protected it with unwavering belief.
공동체가 신성하게 여긴 것은 깊이 헌신되었고 강하게 보호되었다.
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🌳Etymology
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.'
Breakdown
Latin 'sacr-' (holy, sacred) + '-ed' (adjective suffix) = sacred
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📝Examples
“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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