Holy

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

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sacred, divine, blessed, consecrated

Entry 2

sacred, divine, blessed, saintly

Antonyms

profane, unholy, secular, mundane

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profane, unholy, secular, mundane

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profane, unholy

Collocations

holy place, holy water, holy book, holy ground, holy man, holy spirit

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holy place, holy water, holy book, holy ground

Entry 2

holy book, holy man, holy place, holy spirit