Synonyms of sanctity

sanctity

noun

ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-tē 

as in holiness

the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous

the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holiness
• spirituality
• morality
• devotion
• devoutness
• saintliness
• prayerfulness
• godliness
• sainthood
• blessedness
• piety
• virtue
• goodness
• piousness
• religiousness
• saintship
• sacredness
• asceticism
• consecration
• righteousness
• virtuousness
• uprightness
• rectitude
• priestliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impiety
• unholiness
• godlessness
• irreverence
• ungodliness
• wickedness
• sinfulness
• depravity
• vileness
• hypocrisy
• evilness
• heinousness
• monstrosity
• sanctimony
• sanctimoniousness
• sacrilegiousness
• blasphemousness
• depravedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sanctity

If this is an opening salvo from a hostile new administration, then the time is right for Connecticut residents who continue to believe in the sanctity of hospitality to come together, and to push back the night. —Rev. Steven R. Jungkeit, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025

Arsenal must weigh the urgency of their current need against the sanctity of their long-term plan. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025

Trump to sign executive order banning men from women's sports in schools Independent Women's Forum ambassador Paula Scanlan joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the importance of the executive order and what needs to be done moving forward to ensure the sanctity of girls' sports. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025

The sanctity of the workplace comedy is really important to me too, so making sure both of those things can really live together is my primary concern. —Adam B. Vary, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024