Meaning of the word holy in English

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holy

US /ˈhoʊ.li/

UK /ˈhoʊ.li/

dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.

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The church is a holy place for worship.

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They went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Synonym:

sacred blessed consecrated hallowed divine

morally and spiritually excellent; sinless.

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She lived a holy life, devoted to prayer and service.

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The scriptures describe a path to becoming holy.

Synonym:

pious devout righteous virtuous godly

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