Holily: meaning, definitions and examples

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holily

[ ˈhəʊli ]

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in a sacred or pure manner

In a holily manner; in a manner befitting a holy character; piously; devoutly.

Synonyms

devoutly, piously, sacredly

Examples of usage

She prayed holily at the altar.
He lived holily, dedicated to his faith.

Translations

Translations of the word "holily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 santamente

🇮🇳 पवित्रता से

🇩🇪 heilig

🇮🇩 dengan suci

🇺🇦 свято

🇵🇱 święcie

🇯🇵 神聖に

🇫🇷 saintement

🇪🇸 santamente

🇹🇷 kutsal bir şekilde

🇰🇷 거룩하게

🇸🇦 بقداسة

🇨🇿 svatě

🇸🇰 sväto

🇨🇳 神圣地

🇸🇮 sveto

🇮🇸 helgað

🇰🇿 қасиетті түрде

🇬🇪 წმინდად

🇦🇿 müqəddəs

🇲🇽 santamente

Word origin

The word 'holily' is derived from the Middle English word 'holili', which comes from the Old English word 'hāliglīce', meaning 'in a holy manner'. It has been used in English literature since the 14th century to describe actions or behaviors that are pure, sacred, or devoted to religious practices.

See also: holiness, holy, unholiness, unholy.