Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sacramental

Adjective
/ˌsæk.rəˈmɛn.təl/
Definition
Relating to or denoting a sacrament or sacraments.
Examples
  • The sacramental wine was consecrated during the Mass.
  • Many believe that during baptism, the water becomes sacramental.
  • He attended the sacramental ceremony to honor his ancestors.
Meaning
Sacramental refers to something that is associated with or signifies a sacred rite administered in certain Christian traditions, typically involving a visible sign of spiritual reality.
Synonyms
  • religious
  • ceremonial
  • ritualistic