Holy

adjective
/ˈhoʊli/

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Dedicated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.

Example Sentences

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

This temple is considered a holy place.

Example Expressions

holy cow

Synonyms

sacred, divine, blessed, consecrated, saintly
Entry 1
sacred, divine, blessed, consecrated
Entry 2
sacred, divine, blessed, saintly

Antonyms

profane, unholy, secular, mundane
Entry 1
profane, unholy, secular, mundane
Entry 2
profane, unholy

Collocations

holy place, holy water, holy book, holy ground, holy man, holy spirit
Entry 1
holy place, holy water, holy book, holy ground
Entry 2
holy book, holy man, holy place, holy spirit

Related Vocabularies

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excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Deliberately cruel, violent, or immoral.
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
happening once every year
Having knowledge or being aware of.

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