Sacredness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sacredness

[ ˈseɪkrɪdnəs ]

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spiritual

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

Synonyms

divinity, godliness, holiness, sanctity

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

Word origin

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.