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US/ˈhoʊ.li/
UK/ˈhəʊ.li/
connected with God or a religion and treated with great respect
In context
For Hindus, the Ganges is a holy river.
Visitors must take off their shoes before entering the holy place.
Ramadan is the holy month when many Muslims fast during the day.
Words that go with holy
adjective + noun
- holy placePlease speak quietly; this is a holy place.
- holy cityJerusalem is a holy city for three religions.
- holy bookEach religion has its own holy book.
- holy waterThe priest sprinkled holy water on the new house.
- holy dayShops close early on important holy days.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Tết is a holy holiday for Vietnamese people.Correct: Tết is a very special holiday for Vietnamese people.