English Dictionary

holy

/ˈhəʊli/

adj

Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god. / Revered in a religion. / Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so. / Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).

The holy book is considered sacred by many.

意味（1）

Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.

意味（2）

Revered in a religion.

意味（3）

Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.

My grandmother is a very holy woman.

意味（4）

Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).

意味（5）

Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

意味（6）

(slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!