sacredness

• Qualité ou état de ce qui est considéré comme saint, divin, ou digne d'un profond respect et d'une vénération; caractère de ce qui est sacré et donc souvent inviolable.

The quality or state of being regarded as holy, divine, or worthy of deep respect and reverence.

indénombrable

1. Quality of being holyB2formal

   The state or quality of being regarded as holy, divine, or worthy of religious veneration.

   Caractère sacré

   • The sacredness of the temple was respected by all visitors.
   • Many cultures have rituals that emphasize the sacredness of life.
   • The priest spoke about the sacredness of the marriage bond.

   Synonymesblessednessdivinitygodlinessholinesssaintlinesssanctity

   Antonymesblasphemyirreverenceprofanityworldliness

2. Inviolability or reverenceC1formal

   The quality of being treated with great respect and not to be violated or profaned.

   Caractère sacré, inviolabilité

   • The sacredness of the ancient burial site must be preserved.
   • They argued for the sacredness of human rights.
   • The sacredness of the oath was taken very seriously.

   Synonymesholinesssanctityvenerability

   Antonymesimpurityprofanenessprofanityunholinessworldliness