Sacredness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sacredness

 

[ ˈseɪkrɪdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual

The quality of being sacred or holy; the state of being revered or respected.

Synonyms

divinity, godliness, holiness, sanctity.

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Word Description / Examples
sacredness

Often used to describe something that is considered very important and deserving of respect, often in a religious or spiritual context.

  • The sacredness of the temple grounds was evident in the way people behaved
  • The sacredness of their traditions keeps the community united
holiness

Used to describe the quality of being holy, often associated with people, places, or things deemed pure and set apart for religious purposes.

  • The holiness of the priest made him a respected figure in the community
  • Pilgrims traveled far to witness the holiness of the sacred site
sanctity

Typically refers to the quality of being holy or sacred, emphasizing the inviolability and revered status of something or someone.

  • The sanctity of human life is a core principle of many religions
  • They were careful to maintain the sanctity of the ancient rituals
divinity

Usually refers to the state of being divine or god-like. It can be used in religious contexts to refer to gods or deities.

  • The divinity of Zeus was unquestionable among the ancient Greeks
  • They spoke of the divinity of the new holy figure with great reverence
godliness

This term is often used to describe a way of life that reflects the qualities and virtues of a god, often focusing on moral purity and piety.

  • The monk's godliness was clear in his every action and word
  • They admired her godliness and aspired to follow her example

Examples of usage

  • The sacredness of the temple was evident in the way people bowed their heads in reverence.
  • Many cultures have rituals to honor the sacredness of nature.
  • She felt the sacredness of the moment as she stood in the ancient cathedral.

Translations

Translations of the word "sacredness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sacralidade

🇮🇳 पवित्रता

🇩🇪 Heiligkeit

🇮🇩 kesakralan

🇺🇦 святість

🇵🇱 świętość

🇯🇵 神聖さ (しんせいさ)

🇫🇷 sacralité

🇪🇸 santidad

🇹🇷 kutsallık

🇰🇷 성스러움

🇸🇦 قداسة

🇨🇿 posvátnost

🇸🇰 posvätnosť

🇨🇳 神圣性 (shénshèng xìng)

🇸🇮 svetost

🇮🇸 helgi

🇰🇿 қасиеттілік

🇬🇪 სიწმინდე

🇦🇿 müqəddəslik

🇲🇽 santidad

Etymology

The word 'sacredness' derives from the Latin word 'sacrāre', meaning 'to consecrate'. The concept of sacredness has been present in various religions and belief systems throughout history, signifying the importance of reverence and respect for the divine or spiritual.

See also: sacrament, sacredly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,163, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.