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holy Synonyms

Another word for holy

Choosing another word for holy depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 sacred temple."

Strongest
sacred
consecrated
hallowed
sanctified
Strong
blessed
divine
sacrosanct
venerable

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
saintly
pious
devout
godly
Strong
righteous
virtuous
pure
sinless
reverent
spiritual

Opposites of holy

The opposite of holy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unholy
ungodly
profane
impious
sinful
desecrated
unconsecrated
wicked
See all opposites of holy

• Nearby Words

holographic
holstein
holster
holy
holy see
homage
hombre

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