sacralizing
/ˈseɪ.krəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
VERB
1. Making something sacred
The act of making something sacred, holy, or worthy of religious or spiritual reverence.
1.1. Consecrating and sanctifying
Refers to making a person, place, object, tradition, or practice sacred through religious dedication, blessing, or spiritual significance.
Synonyms
- blessing
- consecrating
- hallowing
- sanctifying
- reconsecrating
- baptizing
- baptising
- canonizing
- spiritualizing
Antonyms
- deconsecrating
- desacralizing
- desanctifying
- desecrating
- defiling
- profaning
- polluting
- tainting
- soiling
- dirtying
- fouling
Examples
- The ancient ceremony is adept at sacralizing everyday occurrences.
- Through symbolic gestures, the community ritualizes their shared values, sacralizing their traditions.
- The artist's masterpiece has a profound impact, sacralizing the very essence of human emotion.
- In their spiritual practice, they emphasize sacralizing the connection between mind and body.
- The sacred dance is a means of sacralizing the sacred space, fostering a sense of divine presence.
Related Words
- anointing
- canonization
- consecration
- dedicating
- dedication
- devoting
- devotion
- exaltation
- lustrating
- purification
- purifying
- reverence
- sanctification
- veneration
- worship