sacrificial

• Relativo a sacrifício ou usado em sacrifícios; que descreve algo oferecido em sacrifício.

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.

   Sinônimosexpiatorypropitiatoryvotive

2. Involving personal lossB2formal

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

   Sacrificial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaltruisticgivingself-denyingself-sacrificingselflessunselfish

   Antônimosgreedyself-servingselfish