Definition von „holy“ auf Englisch

adjective

1. Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

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

2. Revered in a religion.

   • This tree is considered holy in my culture.

3. Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.

   • My grandmother is a very holy woman.

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

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

6. (slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

   • Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!
   • Those children next door are holy terrors!

interjection

1. (slang) An expression of astonishment and awe.

noun

1. (archaic) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.