Synonyms of sacrosanct

sacrosanct

adjective

ˈsa-krō-ˌsaŋ(k)t 

1

as in sacred

not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with

the teacher's book of grades is sacrosanct, and someone could be expelled for changing anything in it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacred
• holy
• inviolable
• unassailable
• untouchable
• pure
• protected
• privileged
• hallowed
• inviolate
• exempt
• immune
• secure
• shielded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blasphemous
• irreverent
• profane
• sacrilegious

2

as in holy

set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God

believers eventually built a chapel on the sacrosanct spot where the miracle was thought to have taken place

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacred
• holy
• venerated
• revered
• liturgical
• consecrated
• sacral
• religious
• blest
• biblical
• hallowed
• sanctified
• ceremonial
• blessed
• consecrate
• ritual
• spiritual
• sacramental
• worshiped
• adored
• worshipped
• enshrined
• scriptural
• priestly
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconsecrated
• secular
• unhallowed
• nonreligious
• desacralized
• temporal
• deconsecrated
• mundane
• earthly
• unspiritual
• worldly
• profane

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of sacrosanct

Commandments, codes, principles, and understandings that are sacrosanct and not to crossed. —Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

The relationship between a tailor and his client is practically sacrosanct, requires an immense amount of trust, and, as evidenced by Paolo and George’s dynamic, a dose of good humor. —Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024

Best practices in a healthcare context, where the confidentiality of the doctor-patient bond is sacrosanct, are centered around safeguarding patient data. —Par Chadha, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

Yet vouchers are unpopular in rural districts across Texas, where Friday night football games are sacrosanct and private schools are scarce. —Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024

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