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holiness

[ hoh-lee-nis ]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being holy; sanctity.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. (initial capital letter) a title of the pope, formerly used also of other high ecclesiastics (usually preceded by His or Your ).


Holiness

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/ 藞丑蓹蕣濒瑟苍瑟蝉 /

noun

  1. preceded byhis or your a title once given to all bishops, but now reserved for the pope
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

holiness

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/ 藞丑蓹蕣濒瑟苍瑟蝉 /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being holy
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of holiness1

before 900; Middle English holynesse, Old English 丑腻濒颈驳苍别蝉. See holy, -ness
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It鈥檚 an elegiac relationship, compounded by the recent passing of my grandmother, who embodied holiness and unadulterated love in every sense.

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For those familiar with authoritarian history, it is no wonder that the talking point of Trump's holiness has become prominent as more of his malfeasance and illegal behavior has been made public.

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鈥淎nd here we are profaning the holiness of human life, committing atrocities against ourselves.鈥

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As part of Sukkot, the four species are held while saying a daily blessing 鈥 except on Shabbat 鈥 that is an expression of the holiness of the holiday.

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"There can be no mixing, then, of religious beliefs and violence, of holiness and oppression, of religious traditions and sectarianism," Francis said.

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What does holiness mean?

Holiness is a state of religious purity or devotion, as in Our faith says that holiness comes from serving other people and praying often.

Holiness is also used as a title for some religions鈥 leaders. If you ever meet the Catholic Church鈥檚 Pope or Tibetan Buddhism鈥檚 Dalia Lama, you can refer to them as your Holiness.

Example: The holiness of this relic is a hotly debated subject in religious circles.

Where does holiness come from?

The first records of the term holiness come from before 900. It comes from the Old English 丑腻濒颈驳苍别蝉. It combines the word holy, which means 鈥渞ecognized or declared sacred,鈥 and the suffix ness, which creates abstract nouns defining the quality of something.

While many religions have a form of holiness, it is understood differently depending on the context. Some religions assign holiness to specific objects, making them relics or sacred items. Sometimes people can have holiness, such as religious leaders or people who follow the laws of their specific faith. Holiness is seen as a goal for many major religions.

Informally, holiness can be used to describe an object that is very important to someone.

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  • self-holiness (noun)

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How is holiness used in real life?

When capitalized, Holiness is usually used as a title for a religious leader. In other uses, it refers to a devotion to and a purity of faith.

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Is holiness used correctly in the following sentence?

Priya鈥檚 holiness was reflected in how she cared for the needy in her community.

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