sacred

Definitions

Connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

Regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular group, individual, or religion.

Secured against violation, infringement, or interference.

Examples

In many cultures, the river is considered a sacred site that must be protected.

She kept her grandmother's handwritten letters in a sacred box under her bed.

Synonyms

holy divine hallowed sanctified revered blessed consecrated

Antonyms

profane secular irreligious unholy blasphemous mundane worldly