'oly

Adjective

holy (comparative holier, superlative holiest)

1. Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
   • I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.

   Synonyms:

   sacred, godly

2. Revered in a religion.
   • This tree is considered holy in my culture.

   Synonyms:

   sacred, godly

   Antonyms:

   profane, secular, unholy, worldly

3. Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
   • My grandmother is a very holy woman.

   Synonyms:

   faultless, flawless, perfect

   Antonyms:

   damaged, defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

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

   Synonyms:

   consecrated, hallowed, sanctified, divined, sacrate, sacred

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

   Synonyms:

   reserved, special

   Antonyms:

   common

6. (slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
   • Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!

   Synonyms:

   blessed, cursed, infernal, 4ucking, accursed, bally, blasted, bleeding, bleeping, blimming

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