Holy

Quick meaning: Holy is an adjective meaning Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

Meaning

Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

More Meanings

1. Revered in a religion.
2. Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
3. Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
4. Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
5. (slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
6. (slang) An expression of astonishment and awe.
7. (archaic) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.

Example Sentences

My grandmother is a very holy woman.

This tree is considered holy in my culture.

Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!

I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.

Word Forms

• holier
• holiest
• holie
• holies

Synonyms for holy

Depending on context, synonyms include blessed, celestial, devoutful, divine, hallowed, heavenly.

Antonyms for holy

Common opposites include profane, secular, unhallowed, unholy, worldly, damaged.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hallowed, sanctified, sacred, blessed, sanctum, beatified.

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