Consecrated
adjective /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪtɪd/ — Made or declared sacred — set apart by ritual and intention for holy purpose.
Definition
Made or declared sacred; dedicated formally to a religious or divine purpose; officially ordained into the priesthood or episcopate.
Beyond the definition
Consecrated is sanctified by explicit act — the thing was made sacred through ceremony, through declaration, through the deliberate act of setting apart. It differs from naturally sacred: consecration is achieved, not discovered.
Origin & history
From Latin consecrare — to make holy (con: together + sacrare: to make sacred). Together-making-holy — the collective act of declaring something sacred.
Example sentences
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The ground was consecrated — not metaphorically, but by the actual ceremony that changed what it meant.
She thought of the time they'd spent together as consecrated — held apart from the ordinary by its quality.
Consecration: the act that transforms the ordinary material into the sacred substance.
How to use it
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Choose “Consecrated” when the meaning fits your context: Made or declared sacred; dedicated formally to a religious or divine purpose; officially ordained into the priesthood or episcopate.
Synonyms
hallowed, sanctified, blessed, sacred, dedicated
Antonyms
desecrated, profane, secular
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Fictional scene
Entering a Sacred Forest
An adult stands at the entrance of an ancient, deep forest, holding a glowing talisman that illuminates their path forward.
The forest, marked by the adult's reverent approach and the talisman's light, serves as a consecrated space. It has been set apart and is being entered with specific, respectful intent, signifying its dedication to a purpose or power higher than the ordinary.
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Questions about this word
What does "Consecrated" mean?
Consecrated is adjective meaning: Made or declared sacred — set apart by ritual and intention for holy purpose.. Made or declared sacred; dedicated formally to a religious or divine purpose; officially ordained into the priesthood or episcopate.
Where does the word "Consecrated" come from?
From Latin consecrare — to make holy (con: together + sacrare: to make sacred). Together-making-holy — the collective act of declaring something sacred.