consecrated
3 antonyms for consecrated — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Formally declared sacred and set apart for religious use.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Formally declared sacred and set apart for religious use.
“He was buried in consecrated ground.”
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How to use consecrated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
consecrated ground
consecrated bread
consecrated to the service of
Religious and formal; the figurative sense of devoting something entirely to a cause is literary.
Etymology
From Latin consecrare "to make sacred", from con- (intensive) and sacrare "to dedicate", from sacer "sacred".
Full origin of consecrated →Frequently asked questions
What is consecrated ground?
It is land, usually a churchyard or part of a cemetery, that has been formally blessed and set apart for burial according to a religious rite. Historically some churches refused burial there to people outside the faith, and the phrase still carries that weight in literature.
What is the difference between consecrated and blessed?
A blessing asks for favour or protection and can be given to almost anything, from a meal to a fishing fleet. Consecration is a formal, usually once-only act that permanently sets a person, building or object apart for sacred use. All consecration involves blessing; not all blessing consecrates.
Can a church be unconsecrated?
Yes. When a church is closed or sold for another use, many denominations hold a service of deconsecration, formally releasing the building from sacred use so it can become a home, a shop or a concert hall.
