1. connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
2. regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual
3. considered too important and valuable to be interfered with

Examples

• The temple is a sacred place of worship.
• Many cultures have sacred texts that guide their beliefs.
• The burial ground is sacred to the Native American tribe.
• She considered her grandmother’s ring sacred and never took it off.
• Freedom of speech is sacred in democratic societies.
• The ancient oak tree was sacred to the local community.
• Sacred music filled the cathedral during the ceremony.