holy
Meaning
The word "holy" describes something that is considered sacred or deserving of reverence, often in a religious context.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "holy" with "wholly," which means completely or entirely.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Each
morning
,
Anna
walks
through
the
quiet
streets
to
the
old
chapel
at
the
top
of
the
hill
.
She
likes
to
sit
near
the
window
and
watch
the
light
fall
on
the
wooden
benches
while
she
prepares
for
her
day
.
Many
people
in
the
town
call
the
small
building
holy
because
it
feels
calm
and
respectful
when
they
enter
.
After
a
short
moment
of
silence
,
she
leaves
with
a
clearer
mind
and
a
plan
for
the
tasks
ahead
.
Common Phrases
holy book
holy place
holy grail
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