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The correct spelling is holy.
How to pronounce holy
/ˈhəʊli/
nounIPA: /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.A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.
adjective
- 1.Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
- 2.Revered in a religion.
- 3.Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
- 4.Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
- 5.Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
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