holy
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ho·ly /ˈhəʊli $ ˈhoʊ-/ ●●● W3 adjective (comparative holier, superlative holiest) 1 RELIGIONconnected with God and religion （有关）上帝[宗教]的，神圣的 → sacred the holy city of Varanasi 圣城瓦拉纳西► see thesaurus at religious2 RELIGIONvery religious 虔诚的，笃信宗教的 a holy man 一个虔诚的信徒3. holy cow/mackerel etc spokenSURPRISEDADMIRE used to express feelings such as surprise or fear 天啊，上帝呀〔表示惊讶、恐 惧等〕4. a holy terror informalPROBLEM someone, especially a child, who causes problems for other people 捣蛋鬼，顽皮的小孩 → take (holy) orders at order1(18)n THESAURUSholy [usually before noun] connected with God and religion, and therefore treated in a special way – used especially in the following phrasesthe Holy Biblethe holy city of Meccaa Hindu holy manThey believe they are fighting a holy war.The priest puts some holy water on the child’s head.sacred connected with God and religion, and therefore treated in a special way – used especially in the following phrasesThis place is sacred to both Jews and Muslims.In India, cows are considered sacred.the Hindu sacred textssacred musica sacred ritualdivine relating to or coming from Godthe divine right of kingsdivine justicedivine providenceHuman love should be a reflection of divine love, and so not be selfish or cruel.spiritual relating to the soul, the spirit, and religion, and not with physical things or ordinary human activitiesYour spiritual life is far more important than any material things you could acquire.the spiritual leader of the Tibetanshallowed a hallowed place is considered to be very holyHe was buried in hallowed ground.The Golden Temple is Sikhism’s most hallowed shrine. blessed made holy by God – used especially about saintsthe blessed Virgin Mary
Examples from the Corpus
holy• In Islam, only the Qur'an is considered holy.• The Koran is the Islamic holy book.• There are innumerable holy cards and representations of her.• Both sides are hinting about innovative arrangements for Jerusalem that satisfy their desire to claim the holy city as their capital.• Jerusalem is a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.• The new clergy houses were of a quite different, selfless and holy Gothic architecture.• In consequence, they threw the holy man into the valley below.• Like Noah in his ark, they had traveled across the vast oceanic flood to carry out their holy mission.• the holy month of Ramadam• They know that it is a sacred and holy name.• He offered to cook, and because of his holy nature, was acceptable to all.• The priest sprinkled each member of the congregation with holy water.Origin holy Old English haligho·ly adjective →n THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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holy
ho‧ly W3 /ˈhəʊli $ ˈhoʊ-/
adjective (comparative holier, superlative holiest)
the holy city of Varanasi
2. very religious:
a holy man
3. holy cow/mackerel etc spoken used to express feelings such as surprise or fear
4. a holy terror informal someone, especially a child, who causes problems for other people
⇨ take (holy) orders at order1(18)
▪ holy [usually before noun] connected with God and religion, and therefore treated in a special way – used especially in the following phrases: the Holy Bible | the holy city of Mecca | a Hindu holy man | They believe they are fighting a holy war. | The priest puts some holy water on the child’s head.
▪sacred connected with God and religion, and therefore treated in a special way – used especially in the following phrases: This place is sacred to both Jews and Muslims. | In India, cows are considered sacred. | the Hindu sacred texts | sacred music | a sacred ritual
▪divine relating to or coming from God: the divine right of kings | divine justice | divine providence | Human love should be a reflection of divine love, and so not be selfish or cruel.
▪spiritual relating to the soul, the spirit, and religion, and not with physical things or ordinary human activities: Your spiritual life is far more important than any material things you could acquire. | the spiritual leader of the Tibetans
▪hallowed a hallowed place is considered to be very holy: He was buried in hallowed ground. | The Golden Temple is Sikhism’s most hallowed shrine.
▪blessed made holy by God – used especially about saints: the blessed Virgin Mary
ho‧ly W3 /ˈhəʊli $ ˈhoʊ-/
adjective (comparative holier, superlative holiest) Language: Old English
Origin: halig
1. connected with God and religion ⇨ sacred:Origin: halig
2. very religious:
3. holy cow/mackerel etc spoken used to express feelings such as surprise or fear
4. a holy terror informal someone, especially a child, who causes problems for other people
⇨ take (holy) orders at order1(18)
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