sacrificial

adjective

sac·ri·fi·cial ˌsa-krə-ˈfi-shəl

: of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice

: of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present

sacrificially

ˌsa-krə-ˈfi-shə-lē

adverb

Examples of sacrificial in a Sentence

their sacrificial acts of self-denial

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The Catholic Church challenges its faithful to transcend partisan allegiances and live out a radical, sacrificial faith. —

Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 There were pictures from the pews, most notably of the gaggle of tech titans who have taken to following Trump around, from Mar-a-Lago to D.C., throwing laurels at his feet and offering him sacrificial gestures. —

Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 The objects may have been sacrificial donations or offerings, deposited in ditches in an attempt to bring back warm weather and sunshine. —

Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025 The ancient tradition would be to hold sacrificial ceremonies, but today, people hold mock sacrifices to celebrate. —

Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sacrificial