SACRAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

sacral

adjective

ˈsā-krəl

Definition of sacral

as in sacred

set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God sacral laws that have been passed down for generations

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Recent Examples of sacral My pelvic floor was in the sacral chakra, associated with the color orange, the element of water, emotions, desires, relationships, and creativity, and governed by Parvati, the goddess of fidelity, fertility, and power. — Casey Johnston, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025 This gave her some quality of life again, but, by late 2024, doctors were still looking at long-term options and suggested a sacral nerve stimulator. — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025 The semi-precious carnelian stones also activate your sacral chakra for the win, making your mere presence an entire mood. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025 During the surgery, the doctor found endometriosis near my sacral nerve—a group of nerves at the bottom of the spine that control movement of your lower body. — Katrina Martin, Health, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sacral

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These tens of thousands of petroglyphs depict animals, spiritual figures, and sacred stories.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
But Kuk, who started at Wan’s as a busboy at 13, then moved to working at the counter and then in the kitchen, also wanted to make changes that highlighted what the family considers sacred traditions.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sacred

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The first few generations of holy men who led Idaho’s congregations died, and no one took their place.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
And make this little holy moment for yourself, this little spiritual realization of a kind of balance or play in your physical environment and that will heal you.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of holy

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Paintings, liturgical objects and the clothes of a notable 18th century Spanish count were among the other items removed from the monastery.

— Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The Cupichs attended a parish where mass was celebrated in Latin (the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council were yet to come) but the sermons were spoken in Croatian.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

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