holy
/ˈhəʊli/ · noun
Meaning
- A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.
- Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
- Revered in a religion.
- Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
- Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
- Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
- Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
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