Meaning Of The Word Holy

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Holy is used in exclamations such as 'Holy cow!' and 'Holy smoke!' to express an emotion such as surprise or panic.
If you describe something as holy, you mean that it is considered to be special because it is connected with God or a particular religion.
adjective: A holy person is a religious leader or someone who leads a religious life.

holy in American English
dedicated to religious use; belonging to or coming from God; consecrated; sacred
adjective: specially recognized as or declared sacred by religious use or authority; consecrated
noun: a place of worship; sacred place; sanctuary

holy in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or associated with God or a deity; sacred

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