Sekirov Dictionary

holy

UK /ˈhəʊli/US /ˈhoʊli/

adjective 7
exclamation 1
noun 1
forms 3
phrases 14

adjective7

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kept for prayer and for the service of God or a god
- I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.
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Revered in a religion.
- This tree is considered holy in my culture.
Alternative letter-case form of holy used when referring to an important figure, such as God, or to an important item or event.
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(slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
- Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!
- Those children next door are holy terrors!
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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.

exclamation1

(slang) An expression of astonishment and awe.

noun1

(no longer used) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.

forms

holies · holier · holiest

Phrases with holy

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