holy
Translation
sacred, divine, pious
Examples
Jerusalem is a holy city.
Jerusalem is a holy city.
They treat the book as a holy text.
They treat the book as a holy text.
Grammar Patterns
((holy)) + noun connected with religion Jerusalem is a holy city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sacred, divine, blessed; Antonyms: profane, secular
Etymology
From Old English 'hālig' (healthy, whole), related to 'hāl' (whole).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'holy' place has a 'hole' in the roof to let in divine light.