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holiness
[hoh-lee-nis]
noun
the quality or state of being holy; sanctity.
Synonyms: , ,(initial capital letter)a title of the pope, formerly used also of other high ecclesiastics (usually preceded by His orYour ).
Holiness
1/ ˈəʊɪɪ /
noun
a title once given to all bishops, but now reserved for the pope
holiness
2/ ˈəʊɪɪ /
noun
the state or quality of being holy
Other Word Forms
- self-holiness noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
“There’s this idea of this false sense of holiness and that this guy doesn’t belong here,” says McBride.
It’s an elegiac relationship, compounded by the recent passing of my grandmother, who embodied holiness and unadulterated love in every sense.
For those familiar with authoritarian history, it is no wonder that the talking point of Trump's holiness has become prominent as more of his malfeasance and illegal behavior has been made public.
“And here we are profaning the holiness of human life, committing atrocities against ourselves.”
As part of Sukkot, the four species are held while saying a daily blessing — except on Shabbat — that is an expression of the holiness of the holiday.
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When To Use
Holiness is a state of religious purity or devotion, as in Our faith says that holiness comes from serving other people and praying often.Holiness is also used as a title for some religions’ leaders. If you ever meet the Catholic Church’s Pope or Tibetan Buddhism’s Dalia Lama, you can refer to them as your Holiness.Example: The holiness of this relic is a hotly debated subject in religious circles.
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