adjective
1.
Synonyms: holy 1, blessed, consecrated, hallowed, sanctified, unprofane
Related Word: sacramental; angelic, godly, saintly; cherished
Contrasted words: lay, secular, temporal; earthly; unhallowed
Antonyms: profane
2.
dedicated to or hallowed by association with a deity
sacred songs
Synonyms: numinous, spiritual; compare holy 1
Related Word: hallowed, sanctified
3.
protected (as by law, custom, or human respect) against abuse
a fund sacred to charity
Synonyms: inviolable, inviolate, sacrosanct
Related Word: defended, guarded, protected, shielded; immune, untouchable