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holy

/ˈhəʊli/

noun

Meaning

  • A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.

adjective

Meaning

  • Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

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

  • Revered in a religion.

  • Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.

    "My grandmother is a very holy woman."

  • Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).

  • Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

  • Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

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

Synonyms

sacred,
faultless,
flawless,
perfect,
sacred,
sanctified,
reserved,
special