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ho·ly / ˈhōlē/ • adj. (ho·li·er, ho·li·est) 1. dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred: the Holy Bible the holy month of Ramadan. ∎  (of a person) devoted to the service of God: saints and holy men. ∎  morally and spiritually excellent: I do not lead a holy life.2. inf. used as an intensifier: having a holy good time.3. dated or humorous used in exclamations of surprise or dismay: holy smoke!DERIVATIVES: ho·li·ly / ˈhōləlē/ adv.

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