sanctified

[ sangk-tuh-fahyd ]

adjective

1. made holy; consecrated:

   sanctified wine.

2. sanctimonious:

   a sickening, sanctified smile.

sanctified

/ ˈsæŋktɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. consecrated or made holy
2. a less common word for sanctimonious

Other Words From

• sanc·ti·fi·ed·ly [sangk, -t, uh, -fahy-id-lee], adjective
• un·sancti·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sanctified¹

First recorded in 1475–85; sanctify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Not Section 60, where the atmosphere is sanctified but not somber—too many kids, Meredith recalled from her visits to her son’s burial site.

From Salon

By adding “shining,” Reagan sanctified American exceptionalism and the United States’ role as a global model of freedom.

From Salon

Yes, it’s time for this series to focus on John Coltrane — perhaps the most sanctified musician in the whole Black American tradition, who other artists sometimes refer to simply as “St. John.”

From New York Times

“Here, communication between man and God takes place,” said Lyngdoh, a descendant of the priestly clan which sanctified the Mawphlang forest.

From Seattle Times

The family-friendly circus act “White Gold,” presented by the Cambodian Circus ensemble Phare and playing now at New Victory Theater, details the nation’s inextricable link to the sanctified crop.

From New York Times