definition of
[sacred]

[1] #1 sacred a. concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music". wn

[2] #2 sacred s. worthy of respect or dedication; "saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling". wn

[3] #3 sacred s. [consecrated, sanctified] made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; "a consecrated church"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine". wn

[4] #4 sacred s. [hallowed] worthy of religious veneration; "the sacred name of Jesus"; "Jerusalem's hallowed soil". wn

[5] #5 sacred s. (often followed by 'to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person; "a fund sacred to charity"; "a morning hour sacred to study"; "a private office sacred to the President". wn