sanctity
word
Definition
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or highly respected, especially in a moral or religious sense.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, academic, and religious contexts. Often paired with words like 'life', 'marriage', or 'tradition' (e.g., 'the sanctity of life'). It emphasizes inviolability and high respect. Not used in casual conversation.
Spanish: santidadPortuguese (BR): santidadePortuguese (PT): santidadeChinese (Simplified): 神圣Chinese (Traditional): 神聖Hindi: पवित्रताArabic: قدسيةBengali: পবিত্রতা - পবিত্রীকরণRussian: святостьJapanese: 神聖さVietnamese: tính thiêng liêng - sự bất khả xâm phạmKorean: 신성함 - 신성성Turkish: kutsallıkUrdu: تقدس - پاکیزگیIndonesian: kesucian - kekudusan
Example Sentences
The sanctity of life is respected in many cultures.
basic
They discussed the sanctity of marriage during the ceremony.
basic
Many believe in the sanctity of religious traditions.
basic
For her, the forest held a certain sanctity that made it special.
natural
Some people argue that technology threatens the sanctity of privacy.
natural
He questioned the sanctity of old laws that no longer seemed fair.
natural