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pyhyys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • holiness noun The quality or state of being holy or sacred.
  • reverence noun Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.
  • sacredness noun The property of being sacred.

Senses

pyhyys is used for these senses in English:

  • holiness The state or condition of being holy.
  • reverence A form of address for some members of the clergy.
  • sacredness The property of being sacred.

holiness — full definition

  1. noun The quality or state of being holy or sacred.
  2. noun Used with "His" or "Your" as a formal title for certain religious leaders, notably the Pope.

reverence — full definition

  1. noun Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.
  2. verb To regard or treat with reverence.

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