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holiness

/ˈhoʊ.li.nəs/
ho · li · ness
Adverb:holily
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Plural:holinesses
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Adjective:holy
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1

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or spiritually pure and devoted to God.

Example

"The ancient monastery was a place of quiet contemplation and profound holiness."

2

A title of honor and respect (usually capitalized and preceded by 'His' or 'Your') used when referring to or addressing supreme religious leaders, such as the Pope, Eastern Orthodox patriarchs, or the Dalai Lama.

Example

"The visiting delegation was granted a brief private audience with His Holiness at the Vatican."

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• Nearby Words

holey
holiday
holidaymaker
holiness
holism
holistic
holistically

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English hālignes ('sacredness, sanctity, devoutness'), formed from hālig ('holy, whole') and the suffix -nes ('-ness').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Holiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/holiness
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