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holy Antonyms

Opposite of holy

Because the opposite of holy shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred and worthy of deep veneration.

Usage Example

"Pilgrims traveled from across the continent to visit the ancient unholy temple."

Strongest
unholy
profane
desecrated
unconsecrated
Strong
sacrilegious
secular
blasphemous
worldly

• adjective (Context 2)

Morally and spiritually excellent; devout, pious, or saintly in character and conduct.

Usage Example

"The monastery was founded by a ungodly hermit known for his compassion and humility."

Strongest
ungodly
impious
sinful
wicked
Strong
irreligious
unrighteous
immoral
evil
corrupt

Similar words to holy

Words similar to holy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sacred
saintly
consecrated
hallowed
pious
godly
devout
sanctified
See all synonyms of holy

• Nearby Words

hollowness
holographic
holster
holy
homage
home
homebird

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Holy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/holy
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