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holiness

UK
/ˈhəʊ.lin.əs/
US
/ˈhoʊ.li.nəs/

Translations

holinessnoun
holinesses
pl
The holiness of the ancient temple attracted pilgrims from all over the world.
La sainteté du temple antique attirait des pèlerins du monde entier.
Additional translations
saintetéDans l’adresse honorifique religieuse.
Synonyms
sanctity
blessedness
godliness
piety
divinity
sacredness
holinessadjective
UK
/ˈhəʊ.lin.əs/
US
/ˈhoʊ.li.nəs/
Used attributively, e.g. "the holiness movement"
de saintetéEmploi attributif.
The holiness movement emphasised personal sanctification.
Le mouvement de sainteté mettait l’accent sur la sanctification personnelle.

Definitions

holinessnoun
The state of being holy, sacred, or spiritually pure.
The holiness of the ancient temple attracted pilgrims from all over the world.
A title used to address or refer to a high religious leader, especially the Pope.
His Holiness will be visiting the cathedral next month.
holinessadjective
Relating to or characterized by holiness (used attributively before a noun).
The holiness movement emphasised personal sanctification.
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