sanctified
2 synonyms and 11 antonyms for sanctified, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Made holy or set apart for a sacred purpose.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Antonyms
desecrated
nonholy
nonsacred
nonsanctified
profaned
unconsecrated
undivined
unhallowed
unholy
unsacred
unsanctified
How to use sanctified
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sanctified ground
sanctified union
Frequently asked questions
What does “sanctified” mean?
The word “sanctified” means made holy or set apart for a sacred purpose. In plain terms, made holy or officially treated as sacred.
How do you use “sanctified” in a sentence?
Here is “sanctified” used in a sentence: “The bishop blessed the sanctified ground before the ceremony began.”
What is the opposite of “sanctified”?
The opposite of “sanctified” — its antonyms — are desecrated, nonholy, nonsacred, nonsanctified and profaned.
What part of speech is “sanctified”?
“Sanctified” is an adjective.