sacrificial

• Relativo al sacrificio o usado en él; que se ofrece como sacrificio o tiene carácter de sacrificio.

Relating to or used in a sacrifice; describing something offered as a sacrifice.

1. Related to sacrificeB2formal

   Used in or connected with the act of offering something valuable, often to a deity or for a greater purpose.

   sacrificial

   • The priest performed the sacrificial ritual at the temple.
   • They offered a sacrificial lamb during the ceremony.
   • The altar was used for sacrificial purposes in ancient times.

   Sinónimosexpiatorypropitiatoryvotive

2. Involving personal lossB2formal

   Involving the giving up of something important for the sake of others or a cause.

   sacrificial (que implica sacrificio)

   • She made a sacrificial decision to leave her job and care for her family.
   • The soldier's sacrificial act saved his comrades.
   • Many volunteers engage in sacrificial work for charity.

   Sinónimosaltruisticgivingself-denyingself-sacrificingselflessunselfish

   Antónimosgreedyself-servingselfish