consecrated

Definitions

Declared or set apart as sacred; dedicated to a religious purpose.

Made or declared holy through a formal religious ceremony.

Devoted or dedicated entirely to a particular purpose or person.

Examples

The ancient temple was consecrated in a solemn ceremony attended by the high priest.

She felt that the small garden behind her house was a consecrated space where she could find peace and reflection.

Synonyms

sacred hallowed sanctified blessed dedicated devoted ordained

Antonyms

profane secular desecrated unhallowed unsanctified irreligious worldly