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Holiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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holiest

 

[ หˆhoสŠliษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious significance

The term 'holiest' is the superlative form of 'holy,' which indicates an extreme devotion to God or a state of being sacred. It often describes places, objects, or individuals that are regarded as the most sacred in a particular religious context. In various religions, such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, different sites are considered the holiest due to events or revelations that took place there. The word conveys a profound sense of reverence and purity associated with spiritual matters.

Synonyms

blessed, divine, sacred, sanctified.

Examples of usage

  • The holiest place in Islam is Mecca.
  • Jerusalem is considered the holiest city for many religions.
  • The holiest texts are revered by followers.
  • In Hinduism, the Ganges River is viewed as the holiest river.

Translations

Translations of the word "holiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais sagrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคชเคตเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heiligsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpaling suci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนัะฒัั‚ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najล›wiฤ™tszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚็ฅž่–ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus saint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs sagrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en kutsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์‹ ์„ฑํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู‚ุฏุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejsvatฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najsvรคtejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็ฅžๅœฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najsvetejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helgasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะฐัะธะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” ู…ู‚ุฏแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n mรผqษ™ddษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs sagrado

Etymology

The word 'holy' comes from the Old English 'halig', which means 'sacred, consecrated, or blessed.' This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *hailagaz, which also pertains to the concept of wholeness or well-being. Over time, 'holy' has evolved in various languages and religions, signifying something that is set apart for religious use, often implying a connection to the divine. As languages developed, different cultures added their interpretations of what constitutes the 'holiest' elements within their practices and beliefs. The superlative form 'holiest' thus represents the pinnacle of this sanctity, indicating the highest level of reverence and respect attributed to certain places, texts, or practices within spiritual traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,898, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.