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holy

The correct spelling is holy.

How to pronounce holy

/ˈhəʊli/
noun

IPA: /ˈhəʊli/

Say it like: Hol-ee

The correct spelling is holy. A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies. For example: "I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas."

Usage Examples

I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.

My grandmother is a very holy woman.

Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.

adjective

  1. 1.Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
  2. 2.Revered in a religion.
  3. 3.Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
  4. 4.Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
  5. 5.Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

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