holy
/ˈhoʊli/ adjective B1- 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.
Comparative holier · Superlative holiest
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Anne walked through it on her way to school with reverent steps and worshiping eyes, as if she trod on holy ground.
Lynde lifted her hands in holy horror.
Here’s British Birds, and Catullus, and The Holy War—a bargain, every one of them.
Besides, the editions of Holy Writ are so numerous that he could hardly suppose that two copies would have the same pagination.
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