Meaning of holy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhoʊli/

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1. Noun

   holy

   Definitions

   1. a sacred place of pilgrimage

2. Qualitative Adjective

   holy

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power

   Synonyms

   • beatified
   • blessed
   • Blessed
   • consecrated
   • sacred
   • sanctified
   • hallowed
   • sacred

   Antonyms

   • unholy
   • unhallowed

See also

• consecrated
• sacred