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Meaning of holy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

holy

Pronunciation:/ˈhəʊli//ˈhoʊli/

noun

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

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

  2. Revered in a religion.

  3. Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.

    Example: My grandmother is a very holy woman.

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