holiness
Holiness (noun) means the quality or state of being holy or sacred. Example: “The monks devoted their lives to holiness and prayer.”
How to use holiness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSacredness — or a formal title used to address religious leaders like the Pope.
Word forms
holinesses plural, Holinesses plural
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The monks devoted their lives to _____ and prayer.
Etymology
From Old English hāliġnes, built from "holy" plus the suffix "-ness."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “holiness” mean?
The word “holiness” means the quality or state of being holy or sacred. In plain terms, sacredness — or a formal title used to address religious leaders like the Pope.
How do you pronounce “holiness”?
“Holiness” is pronounced HOH-lee-nuhs (/ˈhoʊlinəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “holiness” in a sentence?
Here is “holiness” used in a sentence: “The monks devoted their lives to holiness and prayer.”
What part of speech is “holiness”?
“Holiness” is a noun.
Where does the word “holiness” come from?
The word “holiness” comes from Old English. From Old English hāliġnes, built from "holy" plus the suffix "-ness.".
Is “holiness” a common word?
“Holiness” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “holiness” have?
“Holiness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality or state of being holy or sacred.