holy

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power

Similar word(s): consecrate, consecrated, dedicated, beatified, blessed, consecrated, sacred, sanctified, hallowed, sacred

2. (slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

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

Sentences with holy as an adjective:

- I'm planning to visit the holy city of Mecca this Ramadan.

noun

1. a sacred place of pilgrimage

Similar word(s): sanctum

Definition categories: location, place, spot