holy

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈhəʊli/]

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1. holy (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

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

2. holy (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Revered in a religion.

Example: This tree is considered holy in my culture.

3. holy (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.

Example: My grandmother is a very holy woman.

4. holy (intj) — sense 4

Definition: An expression of astonishment and awe.

5. holy (noun) — sense 5

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

Example: The holy of holies, a cubical space of ten cubits on the side, was separated from the larger antechamber by four columns, which were also covered with gold and stood upon silver sockets; they bore a second curtain of four colors.

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