holy

Considered very special and worthy of respect in a religion.

• This mountain is holy to them.
• Visitors must respect the holy site.
• They read from their holy books every evening.

Similar words: sacred

Opposites: unholy

Common phrases: holy book, holy place, holy land

Set apart for serving a god or for use in religious activities.

• The priest sprinkled holy water.
• They kept the holy vessels near the altar.
• Only holy oil was used in the ceremony.

Similar words: consecrated, sacred

Common phrases: holy water, holy oil, holy vessels

Used before another word to express strong surprise, shock, or excitement.

• Holy cow, that fish is huge!
• Holy smokes, you finished already!
• Holy crap, I left my keys inside!

Similar words: blessed, cursed, infernal, 4ucking

Common phrases: holy cow, holy smokes, holy crap