Sacred Definition
sacred
adjective
- concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"
- worthy of respect or dedication; "saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling"
- made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; "a consecrated church"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine"
- worthy of religious veneration; "the sacred name of Jesus"; "Jerusalem's hallowed soil"
- (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person; "a fund sacred to charity"; "a morning hour sacred to study"; "a private office sacred to the President"
"Sacred" in song lyrics
See how sacred is used in real songs:
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"Alludin the basic fundamentals, that a family holds sacred"
Akir — Ride 2 It -
"Not to the top, but to a spot that's sacred"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — That! -
"Somebody's out to sabotage what you hold sacred"
Blueprint — Liberated
Words that rhyme with sacred
Usage tips for "sacred"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sacred" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sacred to find words that pair well.