Children's, Intermediate and Advanced Online English Dictionary & Thesaurus

Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Advanced Dictionary    
Display options
Show syllables
Show Lookup History
Double-Click Lookup
  Show Spanish support
 
Pronunciation
Wordsmyth
  Phonics
  IPA
 
Entry formats
Standard
  Classic
   

sanc·ti·ty

sanctity

pronunciation:
saengk tih ti
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the quality or state of being holy or sacred; sacredness.
the sanctity of human life
synonyms:
holiness, sacredness
similar words:
blessedness, venerableness
definition 2: saintliness or holiness.
synonyms:
grace, holiness, saintliness
similar words:
goodness, piety, purity, virtuousness