1
: worthy of religious worship : very holy
a sacred shrine
The burial site is sacred ground.
the sacred image of the Virgin Mary
—often + toThe shrine is sacred to millions of worshippers.
2
: relating to religion
sacred scriptures/songs/texts
3
: highly valued and important : deserving great respect
the sacred pursuit of liberty
We have a sacred duty to find out the truth.
Freedom is a sacred right.
They'll make jokes about anything. Nothing is sacred to those guys.
I can't believe they would do that. Is nothing sacred?
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“Sacred.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sacred. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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