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Definition of Holy
1. Noun. A sacred place of pilgrimage.
2. Adjective. Belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power.
Also: Consecrate, Consecrated, Dedicated, Sacred
Similar to: Beatified, Blessed, Blessed, Consecrated, Sacred, Sanctified, Hallowed, Sacred
Derivative terms: Holiness
Antonyms: Unholy
Definition of Holy
1. a. Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.
Definition of Holy
1. Adjective. Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god. ¹
2. Adjective. Revered in a religion. ¹
3. Adjective. Perfect or flawless. ¹
4. Adjective. Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else). ¹
5. Adjective. Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person. ¹
6. Adjective. (slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections. ¹
7. Noun. (archaic) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in (term Holy of Holies). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Holy
1. having a divine nature or origin [adj -LIER, -LIEST] / a holy place [n -LIES]
Medical Definition of Holy
1. 1. Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood. "Holy rites and solemn feasts." 2. Spiritually whole or sound; of unimpaired innocence and virtue; free from sinful affections; pure in heart; godly; pious; irreproachable; guiltless; acceptable to God. "Now through her round of holy thought The Church our annual steps has brought." (Keble) Holy Alliance, the week before Easter, in which the passion of our Savior is commemorated. Holy writ, the sacred Scriptures. " Word of holy writ." . Origin: OE. Holi, hali, AS.halig, fr. Hael health, salvation, happiness, fr. Hal whole, well; akin to OS. Hlag, D. & G.heilig, OHG. Heilac, Dan. Hellig, Sw. Helig, Icel. Heilagr. See Whole, and cf. Halibut, Halidom, Hallow, Hollyhock. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Holy
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