⛪sanctity

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or inviolable.

the state of being holy, sacred, or spiritually pure

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example Sentences

The sanctity of human life should always be respected.

The sanctity of the temple must be preserved.

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

Example Expressions

sanctity of marriage

Synonyms

holiness, sacredness, divinity, purity, inviolability, reverence

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holiness, sacredness, divinity, purity, inviolability

Entry 2

holiness, sacredness, purity, inviolability

Entry 3

sacredness, holiness, purity, divinity, reverence, inviolability

Antonyms

impurity, profanity, corruption, desecration, violation, sacrilege

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impurity, profanity, corruption

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profanity, impurity, corruption, desecration

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profanity, impurity, desecration, corruption, violation, sacrilege

Collocations

sanctity of life, sanctity of marriage, sanctity of the church, protect sanctity, preserve sanctity

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sanctity of life, sanctity of marriage, sanctity of the church, protect sanctity

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sanctity of life, sanctity of marriage, preserve sanctity

More Example Sentences

The debate on euthanasia highlights the conflict between personal autonomy and the sanctity of life.