Holy vs. Sacred
Holyadjective
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
Holyadjective
Revered in a religion.
Holyadjective
Perfect or flawless.
Holyadjective
Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
Holyadjective
Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
Holyadjective
(slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
Holynoun
(archaic) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.
Holyadjective
Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.
Holyadjective
Spiritually whole or sound; of unimpaired innocence and virtue; free from sinful affections; pure in heart; godly; pious; irreproachable; guiltless; acceptable to God.
Holynoun
a sacred place of pilgrimage
Holyadjective
belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
Holyadjective
dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred
Holyadjective
(of a person) devoted to the service of God
Holyadjective
morally and spiritually excellent
Holyadjective
used in exclamations of surprise or dismay
Sacredadjective
Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated; made holy.
Sacredadjective
Religious; relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular
Sacredadjective
Spiritual; concerned with metaphysics.
Sacredadjective
Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.
Sacredadjective
Not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.
Sacredadjective
(followed by the preposition "to") Consecrated; dedicated; devoted
Sacredadjective
(archaic) Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.
Sacredverb
simple past tense and past participle of sacre
Sacredadjective
Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service.
Sacredadjective
Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, sacred history.
Sacredadjective
Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.
Sacredadjective
Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.
Sacredadjective
Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; - with to.
Sacredadjective
Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.
Sacredadjective
concerned with religion or religious purposes;
Sacredadjective
worthy of respect or dedication;
Sacredadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use;
Sacredadjective
worthy of religious veneration;
Sacredadjective
(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person;
Sacredadjective
connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration
Sacredadjective
religious rather than secular
Sacredadjective
(of writing or text) embodying the laws or doctrines of a religion
Sacredadjective
regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual
Sacredadjective
regarded as too valuable to be interfered with; sacrosanct
