- pronunciation:
- ho
li
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
holier, holiest |
| definition 1: |
sacred according to a particular religion.
We read from the holy scriptures each night.- similar words:
- consecrated
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| definition 2: |
devoted to the church, to God, or to religion.
The priest is a holy man.- synonyms:
- devout, pious, religious
- similar words:
- dedicated, faithful
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| definition 3: |
of the character of a saint.
That holy woman spent her life helping poor children.- similar words:
- divine, immaculate
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| related words: |
solemn |
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Are you looking for the word
wholly (entirely)?
Holy and
wholly sound alike but have different meanings.