holiness

noun
UK: /ˈhəʊ.li.nəs/
US: /ˈhoʊ.li.nəs/

  1. The state of being holy or sacred; religious purity.

    1. The church was filled with an atmosphere of holiness.
    2. The monks dedicated their lives to the pursuit of holiness and enlightenment.

  2. The quality of being dedicated to God or a religious purpose.

    1. They spoke about the holiness of the temple.
    2. Her life was a testament to her profound belief in the holiness of life.

  3. A title given to certain religious leaders, especially the Pope.

    1. His Holiness addressed the crowd with a message of peace.
    2. Letters were sent to His Holiness, the Pope, regarding the interfaith dialogue.

Synonyms

sanctity divinity piety

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "holiness" in English means: The state of being holy or sacred; religious purity., The quality of being dedicated to God or a religious purpose., A title given to certain religious leaders, especially the Pope..

The phonetic transcription of "holiness" is /ˈhəʊ.li.nəs/ in British English and /ˈhoʊ.li.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holiness": sanctity, divinity, piety.

Example usage of "holiness": "The church was filled with an atmosphere of holiness.". More examples on the page.