Synonyms of sanctity

sanctity

noun

ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-tē 

as in holiness

the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous

the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holiness
• spirituality
• morality
• devotion
• devoutness
• saintliness
• prayerfulness
• godliness
• sainthood
• blessedness
• piety
• virtue
• goodness
• piousness
• religiousness
• saintship
• sacredness
• asceticism
• consecration
• righteousness
• virtuousness
• uprightness
• rectitude
• priestliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impiety
• unholiness
• godlessness
• irreverence
• ungodliness
• wickedness
• sinfulness
• depravity
• vileness
• hypocrisy
• evilness
• heinousness
• monstrosity
• sanctimony
• sanctimoniousness
• sacrilegiousness
• blasphemousness
• depravedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sanctity

Those odors coming from the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights aren’t the odors of sanctity. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Responsible controllers use their dual-class shield to protect the sanctity of the R&D budget, ensuring that actual innovation and long-term investment always take precedence over short term profiteering. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026

As a result, the sanctity of the vote could rely on whether other government institutions and, ultimately, the citizenry can also mount a stand against the president’s worst impulses. — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Safety The sanctity of human life remains the master priority. — Senthil Muthu, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026