Difference between Numinous and Sacred

What is the difference between Numinous and Sacred?

Numinous as an adjective is related to a numen; indicating the presence of a divinity while Sacred as an adjective is set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service.

Numinous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Related to a numen; indicating the presence of a divinity Awe-inspiring; evoking a sense of the transcendent, mystical or sublime.

Sacred

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service.Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, sacred history.Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to.Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To consecrate

Example sentence: A Christian reveals true humility by showing the gentleness of Christ, by being always ready to help others, by speaking kind words and performing unselfish acts, which elevate and ennoble the most sacred message that has come to our world.

We hope you now know whether to use Numinous or Sacred in your sentence.

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