holy
UK/'hәuli/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Dedicated to or associated with God or a religion; regarded as sacred or spiritually pure.
神圣的，圣洁的
n.
Something regarded as extremely sacred; used chiefly in 'Holy of Holies'.
神圣之物
Root Breakdown
Native Englishholyother
=holy
Common Collocations
- 1.holy land圣地
- 2.holy war圣战
- 3.holy ghost圣灵
Example Sentences
- 1.
The holy temple is a place of worship and spiritual reflection.
- 2.
Christmas is considered a holy day by Christian believers.