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Holy

noun
/ˈhəʊli/
Word Frequency: 38.8

Definitions

1.nounA thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.
2.adjectiveDedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
"I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas."
3.adjectiveRevered in a religion.
4.adjectiveMorally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
"My grandmother is a very holy woman."
5.adjectiveSeparated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
6.adjectiveSet apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
7.adjectiveUsed as an intensifier in various interjections.
"Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!"

Synonyms

sacredfaultlessflawlessperfectsanctifiedreservedspecialhallowedblessedsanctumbeatifiedconsecrated

Antonyms

damageddefectivefaultyflawedimperfectprofanesecularunholyworldlycommon

Rhymes With

lowlywhollyslowlyproleunholyolliegrowlyshoaly
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