The altar boys got in trouble after they were caught sampling the sacramental wine instead of just passing it to the priest before communion.
Source: wiktionary
Sacramental
Synonyms for "sacramental" (116 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (24)
Strong matches (34)
Related words (58)
mysteryobservanceofficeorder of worshipordinanceosculatoryostensoriumpaschalpaschal candlepaxphylacteriesphylacterypietapracticeprayer shawlprayer wheelprescribed formpyxrelicrelics
Adjective(12 words)
religiousreligious artifactreligious artsreligious signritualisticsacramental instrumentsacredsacred articlesacred signspiritualsymbolicsymbolic sign
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: agnus dei, ark, asperger, asperges, aspergillum.
- Sentence evidence is available for sacramental, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sacramental".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sacramental"
Keep "sacramental" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sacramental" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sacramental", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sacramental" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
12 entriesCollocations
10 entriessacramental blessingsacramental charactersacramental gracesacramental objectsacramental oilsacramental ritesacramental signsacramental signssacramental symbolismsacramental use
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
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.
Source: wiktionary
The Sacramentals. Besides the holy sacraments there are things which the Church blesses in order that by the pious use of them the Christian may obtain from God temporal benefits and spiritual health. Now as these things bear a certain resemblance to the sacraments, they are called sacramentals.
Source: wiktionary
The activities in this strategy immerse the young people in the many sacramentals that are part of the daily, weekly, and seasonal Catholic individual and communal religious expressions.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sacramental"?
Closest matches include agnus dei, ark, asperger, asperges, aspergillum.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sacramental"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.