ho·ly (h  l )adj. ho·li·er, ho·li·est 1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Regarded with or worthy of worship or veneration; revered: a holy book. 3. Living according to a strict or highly moral religious or spiritual system; saintly: a holy person. 4. Specified or set apart for a religious purpose: a holy place. 5. Solemnly undertaken; sacrosanct: a holy pledge. 6. Regarded as deserving special respect or reverence: The pursuit of peace is our holiest quest. 7. Informal Used as an intensive: raised holy hell over the mischief their children did. [Middle English holi, from Old English h  lig; see kailo- in Indo-European roots.]ho li·ly adv.ho li·ness n. |
holily [ˈhəʊlɪlɪ]
adv
in a holy, devout, or sacred manner
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