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Meanings of Holy

Adjective

  • Something that is dedicated to a god or a religion.
  • Something that is respected and special in a religion.
  • A person who is very good and kind, like a saint.
  • Something that is set apart for a special reason.
  • Used to show surprise or excitement, like in 'Holy moly!'.

Noun

  • A special thing that is very important in a religion.

Explanation of the word: Holy

Holy is a word we use for things that are very important and good, like places or things that people respect a lot, like churches or special books.

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Translations for the word: Holy

hindi
पवित्र (Pavitra)

Pavitra

पवित्र (Pavitra)

Pavitra

धार्मिक (Dharamik)

Dharamik

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Holy

What does 'holy' mean?
The word 'holy' means something that is very special, pure, or connected to a god or religion.
How do you pronounce 'holy'?
You pronounce 'holy' like this: ho-lee.
What is the origin of the word 'holy'?
The word 'holy' comes from an old English word 'halig', which means 'sacred' or 'set apart'.
What is the meaning of 'holy' in Bengali?
The word 'holy' in Bengali is 'পবিত্র' (Pobitra).