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.-relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, sacred history.-designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.-hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.-consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to.-solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.