holier Meaning & Definition
/ˈhəʊliə/
What Does Holier Mean?
Holier is used as an adjective meaning comparative form of holy: more holy; more sacred. It can also mean comparative form of holey: more holey; more full of holes.
Quick Facts About Holier
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhəʊliə/ |
| Synonyms | sacred, faultless and flawless |
| Antonyms | damaged, defective and faulty |
Holier Definition (Adjective)
- comparative form of holy: more holy; more sacred.
- comparative form of holey: more holey; more full of holes.
Adjective
- Having, or being full of, holes
Fred loved holey Dutch cheese.
Adjective
- Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.
- Revered in a religion.
- Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
My grandmother is a very holy woman.
- Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
- Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
- Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!
Synonyms of Holier
Holier synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Holier
Holier in a Sentence
Fred loved holey Dutch cheese.
I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.
My grandmother is a very holy woman.
Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Holier
Quick Answers About Holier
What part of speech is holier?
Holier is an adjective.
What is another word for holier?
Words with a similar meaning to holier include sacred, faultless and flawless. See the full list of holier synonyms and antonyms.