Synonyms of sanctity

sanctity

noun

ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-tē 

as in holiness

the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous

the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holiness
• spirituality
• morality
• devotion
• devoutness
• saintliness
• prayerfulness
• godliness
• sainthood
• blessedness
• piety
• virtue
• goodness
• piousness
• religiousness
• saintship
• sacredness
• asceticism
• consecration
• righteousness
• virtuousness
• uprightness
• rectitude
• priestliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impiety
• unholiness
• godlessness
• irreverence
• ungodliness
• wickedness
• sinfulness
• depravity
• vileness
• hypocrisy
• evilness
• heinousness
• monstrosity
• sanctimony
• sanctimoniousness
• sacrilegiousness
• blasphemousness
• depravedness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of sanctity

One viewpoint is that this is an atrocious violation of human sanctity. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Even though the theatricality of Bakker’s sermons evokes a cheery, prosperous togetherness, the fact that God’s teachings can be channeled and compressed into such a camera-friendly, direct-to-consumer form raises immediate eyebrows about the sanctity of his message. —Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024

As the high-profile 2024 campaign cycle approaches its end, voters may have concerns about the sanctity and fairness of our elections. —Deidre Henderson, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024

From that period on, the sanctity of the stoop has only grown, bolstered in large part by popular culture. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024