sacrificial
adjective
sac·ri·fi·cial
ˌsa-krə-ˈfi-shəl 
1
: of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice
2
: of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present
Examples of sacrificial in a Sentence
their sacrificial acts of self-denial
Recent Examples on the Web
Near the sacrificial altar, the rest of the imperial family waits.
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Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
Lily even makes the self-sacrificial move at the film's climax to temporarily leave Bonnie, fearing that she's made things worse for the young girl.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
For instance, Jade has been trying to come up with a plan to get a team of townsfolk into the tunnels, into the sacrificial chamber, and out with the bones of the children.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus’ sacrificial love for humanity.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
Lily even makes the self-sacrificial move at the film's climax to temporarily leave Bonnie, fearing that she's made things worse for the young girl.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
For instance, Jade has been trying to come up with a plan to get a team of townsfolk into the tunnels, into the sacrificial chamber, and out with the bones of the children.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus’ sacrificial love for humanity.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sacrificial
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“Sacrificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacrificial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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