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holy

Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊli/
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Definition of holy

adjective (holier, holiest)

  • 1dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred:the Holy Bible the holy month of Ramadan
  • (of a person) devoted to the service of God:saints and holy men
  • morally and spiritually excellent:I do not lead a holy life
  • 2 dated or humorous used in exclamations of surprise or dismay:holy smoke!

Origin:

Old English hālig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German heilig, also to whole

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