holy

noun

(archaic) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.

adjective

Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

Revered in a religion.

Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.

Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).

(slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

Alternative letter-case form of holy used when referring to an important figure, such as God, or to an important item or event.

Synonyms for holy

sanctifiedadj sacredadj hallowedadj consecratedadj saintlyadj godlyadj blessedadj divineadj piousadj saintlikeadj

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