Consecrated

/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kreɪ.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having been made or declared sacred, typically through religious ceremony.

The consecrated ground is reserved for those who have passed away.

Devoted to a purpose, typically one with religious or spiritual significance.

He felt that his consecrated life as a monk was fulfilling and purposeful.

Set apart for the service of God or a religious purpose.

The consecrated elements of the Mass are treated with the utmost reverence.

From the Latin 'consecratus', past participle of 'consecrāre', meaning 'to make sacred'.

consecrated ground

Land that has been declared sacred, often used for graves or religious sites.

consecrated life

A lifestyle dedicated to religious or spiritual service.

consecrate

To make or declare something sacred.

sanctify

To set apart for sacred use; to make holy.

Used to describe something that is held in very high regard or venerated.

That idea is consecrated in the culture.