- (superl.) Spiritually whole or sound; of unimpaired innocence and virtue; free from sinful affections; pure in heart; godly; pious; irreproachable; guiltless; acceptable to God.
- (superl.) Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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| MLA | Webster's. "holy" 27 May 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/holy/definitions/2017031> |