Cool MateMeaning of Holy
In simple words: Something very special or important, often related to religion.
Holy in a sentence
- The holy book is regarded as a guide for millions of followers.
- He felt a sense of holy peace wash over him during the ceremony.
- Many people gathered at the holy site to witness the annual festival.
- The artist painted a scene depicting holy figures from ancient mythology.
- She spoke about the holy virtues of kindness and humility.
- They celebrated the holy event with a massive feast.
- He cried out in holy frustration when his plans fell apart.
- The holy month of Ramadan is observed by millions of Muslims around the world.
How to use Holy
Used in religious contexts to describe something sacred, like a holy place. Can also be used in expressions like 'holy moly' informally for surprise.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'holy' as 'whole-y' – something that's whole and sacred.
Related words
Collocations with Holy
- holy water
- holy grail
- holy day
- holy scripture
Opposites of Holy
- unholy
- profane
Common mistakes with Holy
- Confused with 'wholly' which means fully or completely.
- Using 'holy' as a noun instead of an adjective.
Holy appears in
Holy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مقدس
شيء خاص أو مهم جداً، غالباً ما يتعلق بالدين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পবিত্র
খুব বিশেষ বা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কিছু, যা প্রায়শই ধর্মের সঙ্গে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Heilig
Etwas sehr Besonderes oder Wichtiges, oft mit Religion zu tun habend.
- SpanishEspañol
Sagrado
Algo muy especial o importante, a menudo relacionado con la religión.
- Persianفارسی
مقدس
یه چیز خیلی خاص یا مهم، که معمولاً به دین ربط داره.
- FrenchFrançais
Saint
Quelque chose de très spécial ou d'important, souvent lié à la religion.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पवित्र
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो बहुत खास या महत्वपूर्ण हो, अक्सर धर्म से जुड़ी हुई।
- ItalianItaliano
Santo, Sacro
Qualcosa di molto speciale o importante, spesso legato alla religione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Santo, Sagrado
Algo muito especial ou importante, muitas vezes relacionado à religião.
- RussianРусский
Святой
Что-то очень особенное или важное, часто связанное с религией.
- Urduاردو
مقدس، پاک
کوئی ایسی چیز جو بہت خاص یا اہم ہو، اکثر مذہب سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
神圣的
非常特别或重要的东西，通常与宗教有关。
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Frequently asked questions about Holy
What does Holy mean?
Something very special or important, often related to religion.
What is the definition of Holy?
connected with God or a particular religion
How do you use Holy in a sentence?
The holy book is regarded as a guide for millions of followers.
Can you give another example of Holy?
He felt a sense of holy peace wash over him during the ceremony.
What are synonyms for Holy?
Common alternatives include sacred, divine, consecrated, blessed.
What is the opposite of Holy?
Opposite meanings include unholy, profane.
What words go with Holy?
It commonly pairs with holy water, holy grail, holy day, holy scripture.
What are common mistakes when using Holy?
Confused with 'wholly' which means fully or completely. Using 'holy' as a noun instead of an adjective.
How do you pronounce Holy?
US: /["/ˈhəʊli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhəʊli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Holy formal or informal?
"Holy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Holy?
Used in religious contexts to describe something sacred, like a holy place. Can also be used in expressions like 'holy moly' informally for surprise.
What CEFR level is Holy?
"Holy" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.