holy

adjective

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There are 2 syllables in the word holy.

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Definition of holy:

holy (adjective):: of or associated with God or a deity; belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power.; exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness

Synonyms for holy:

ascetic

ascetical

beatified

blessed

consecrate

consecrated

dedicated

devout

godly

hallowed

holiness

pious

religious

reverent

sacred

sacrosanct

sainted

saintly

sanctified

sanctitude

sanctity

spiritual

venerable

venerated

Antonyms for holy:

agnostic

antireligious

areligious

atheist

atheistic

bad

barbarian

barbarous

base

blasphemous

cheeky

civil

common

contemptuous

corrupt

debauched

decadent

deconsecrated

degenerate

demonic

depraved

desacralized

devilish

dishonest

disrespectful

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