sacred

  1. Adjective.  Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a '''sacred''' place; a '''sacred''' day; '''sacred''' service.
  2. Adjective.  Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, '''sacred''' history.
  3. Adjective.  Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.
  4. Adjective.  Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.
  5. Adjective.  Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to.
  6. Adjective.  (archaic) Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.
  7. Verb.  (past of, sacre) .

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