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US/ˈseɪ.krɪd/
UK/ˈseɪ.krɪd/
connected with God or a religion and treated with great respect; very important and not to be harmed
In context
The mountain is sacred to the local people.
Visitors must remove their shoes before entering the sacred temple.
For many parents, their children's safety is sacred.
Words that go with sacred
adjective + noun
- sacred placeThe river is a sacred place for many pilgrims.
- sacred textEach religion has its own sacred texts.
- sacred siteTourists must respect the sacred site.
- sacred groundSoldiers consider the battlefield sacred ground.
- sacred musicThe choir sings sacred music.
- sacred ritualThe sacred ritual takes place at dawn.
adjective + preposition
- sacred toThe cow is sacred to Hindus.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
sacred for the peopleCorrect: sacred to the people