Definition of holy

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Holy (superl.) Spiritually whole or sound; of unimpaired innocence and virtue; free from sinful affections; pure in heart; godly; pious; irreproachable; guiltless; acceptable to God.

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Melancholic :: Melancholic (n.) A gloomy state of mind; melancholy.
Tarantism :: Tarantism (n.) A nervous affection producing melancholy, stupor, and an uncontrollable desire to dance. It was supposed to be produced by the bite of the tarantula, and considered to be incapable of cure except by protracted dancing to appropriate music..
Sacred :: Sacred (a.) Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service..
Melancholic :: Melancholic (a.) Given to melancholy; depressed; melancholy; dejected; unhappy.
Atrabiliar :: Atrabiliar (a.) Melancholy; atrabilious.
Rudmasday :: Rudmasday (n.) Either of the feasts of the Holy Cross, occuring on May 3 and September 14, annually..
Holy :: Holy (superl.) Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.
Sanctimonious :: Sanctimonious (a.) Possessing sanctimony; holy; sacred; saintly.
Melancholy :: Melancholy (a.) Depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy dismal.
Pensive :: Pensive (a.) Thoughtful, sober, or sad; employed in serious reflection; given to, or favorable to, earnest or melancholy musing..
Melancholist :: Melancholist (n.) One affected with melancholy or dejection.
Execrate :: Execrate (v. t.) To denounce evil against, or to imprecate evil upon; to curse; to protest against as unholy or detestable; hence, to detest utterly; to abhor; to abominate..
Hypochondriasis :: Hypochondriasis (n.) A mental disorder in which melancholy and gloomy views torment the affected person, particularly concerning his own health..
Divine :: Divine (a.) Appropriated to God, or celebrating his praise; religious; pious; holy; as, divine service; divine songs; divine worship..
Gloom :: Gloom (n.) Cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness.
Holiness :: Holiness (n.) The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence.
Inspired :: Inspired (a.) Communicated or given as by supernatural or divine inspiration; having divine authority; hence, sacred, holy; -- opposed to uninspired, profane, or secular; as, the inspired writings, that is, the Scriptures..
Methodist :: Methodist (n.) One of a sect of Christians, the outgrowth of a small association called the Holy Club, formed at Oxford University, A.D. 1729, of which the most conspicuous members were John Wesley and his brother Charles; -- originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties..
Whitsunday :: Whitsunday (n.) The seventh Sunday, and the fiftieth day, after Easter; a festival of the church in commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost; Pentecost; -- so called, it is said, because, in the primitive church, those who had been newly baptized appeared at church between Easter and Pentecost in white garments..
Mood :: Mood (n.) Temper of mind; temporary state of the mind in regard to passion or feeling; humor; as, a melancholy mood; a suppliant mood..
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