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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of sanctity

But the recent rise of advanced embryo models has led some groups to start questioning the sanctity of the two-week mark. —Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024

The restoration of virtue and bodily sanctity were of paramount importance, and many felt that having a child out of wedlock would threaten those aims. —Kali Nicole Gross / Made By History, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024

Sanctity/Degradation—a belief in upholding the sanctity of our bodies, institutions, and lives. —Terry Szuplat, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024

Bolick is standing on her record as a two-term House member, and her one year in the Senate, prioritizing school choice, low taxes, election integrity and the sanctity of life. —Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024