Definition of "sacramental" in Anglais

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.

noun

1. (Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) 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.