sacrament |
in theology, a visible sign or symbol of God's grace conferred on humans, such as baptism. [4 definitions] |
sacramental |
of, concerning, used in, or resembling a sacrament. [2 definitions] |
sacramentalism |
the belief in the efficacy of the sacraments, or the belief in the sacraments as a necessity in obtaining salvation. |
Sacramentarian |
one who believes that the Eucharist represents Jesus Christ only symbolically and is not an actual manifestation of his presence. [4 definitions] |
sacramentary |
a book containing rites and prayers of the Mass, ordinations, and other liturgical matter. |
Sacramento |
the capital of California. |
sacred |
set apart for or dedicated to religious worship. [5 definitions] |
sacred cow |
any person or entity regarded as immune from criticism or attack. |
sacrifice |
the surrender of something valuable or beloved as an act of devotion or in exchange for some perceived higher good. [11 definitions] |
sacrifice bunt |
in baseball, a bunt that puts a batter out but allows a runner to advance a base. |
sacrifice fly |
in baseball, a fly ball that puts the batter out but enables a runner to score from third base. |
sacrificial |
of, concerning, or given up as a sacrifice. |
sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be sacred. |
sacrilegious |
involving or being a violation, profanation, or destruction of something considered to be sacred. [2 definitions] |
sacristan |
a religious official in charge of sacred objects or church property. |
sacristy |
a room in a church where sacred objects and vestments are kept. |
sacroiliac |
the sacrum bone and the ilium of the pelvis, along with their connective tissues. [2 definitions] |
sacrosanct |
regarded as dedicated to holy use or as so sacred as to be immune to desecration; inviolable; consecrated. [2 definitions] |
sacrum |
in higher vertebrates, a bone that supports the dorsal wall of the pelvis, formed from the fusion of two or more basal vertebrae. |
sad |
despondent, unhappy, or sorrowful. [4 definitions] |
sadden |
to make or become sad. |