What does "sacramental" mean?

An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.

What is a synonym for "sacramental"?

Common synonyms include: agnus dei, ark, asperger, asperges, aspergillum, bambino.

Sacramental

adj, noun

adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.
"But under the twofold pressure of solafideism’s rejection of "good works" for the sake of merit and sola scriptura’s denial of anything not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, sacramentals such as images, relics, blessings, and pilgrimages became the objects of the dissenters' most bitter condemnation and scorn."

Adjective

1
Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.
"The altar boys got in trouble after they were caught sampling the sacramental wine instead of just passing it to the priest before communion."

Adjective