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ho·ly

Pronounced:

/ˈhoʊli/Listen to audio

Function:

adjective

Inflected forms:

ho·li·er; ho·li·est

Meaning:

1 a : connected to a god or a religion a holy temple a holy relic worn by one of the saints the Holy Bible b : religious and morally good a holy man
2 informalused in phrases that show surprise or excitement Holy cow! [=Wow!] Holy mackerel! You got your hair cut! Holy smoke!
3 informalused for emphasis That boy is a holy terror. [=he is very difficult to control] He gave them holy hell. [=he scolded them in a very angry way]
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