holiness
gb/hˈoʊlinəs/ us/hˈoʊlinəs/
C1
Kiingereza
~ 26500
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
formal
C1
property
1
moral and spiritual purity
The state of being very pure, good, and close to God, as many religions teach.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the holiness of [someone/someone's life]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use "holiness" when they only mean general "goodness" or "kindness" in a non-religious way. "Holiness" is usually used in a religious context, about being pure and devoted to God. Another mistake is treating "holiness" as countable (*"many holinesses"*), but it is almost always uncountable.
Visawe
saintliness (Often suggests an especially high level of holiness, like that of a recognized saint.)
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piety (Focuses more on religious devotion and practices, not always on full moral purity.)
Vinyume
sinfulness (Directly contrasts with holiness by emphasizing behavior that breaks moral or religious laws.)
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corruption (Suggests moral decay or dishonesty, the opposite of the pure character implied by holiness.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
personal holiness
|holiness of life
|growth in holiness
|strive for holiness
|life of holiness
|call to holiness
Mada
religion
|values
|ethics
|character
Mifano
- Many believers see daily prayer and service to others as a path to greater holiness.
- The monk was admired for his humility and holiness, not for any worldly success.
- In her writing, she connects social justice with personal holiness.
- They spoke about the holiness of his life long after he had died.
- The retreat was designed to help participants renew their commitment to holiness.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The priest talked about holiness in his sermon.
- She prays every day and tries to live a life of holiness.
- In many religions, holiness is more important than money or power.
- They believe that kindness is a sign of true holiness.
Nomino
formal
C1
state
2
sacred quality of things
The special, sacred quality of something that is used for God or for religion, like a holy place, day, or object.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the holiness of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal holiness. If the noun after "of" is a place, object, time, or institution (for example, "the holiness of the temple"), it usually refers to sacred status, not to someone's moral character.
Visawe
sacredness (A near-equivalent, often used in similar contexts, but sometimes slightly broader and less tied to one specific religion.)
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sanctity (Formal; commonly used for abstract things like the sanctity or holiness of life or marriage.)
Vinyume
profane (Describes things that are not holy and may even show lack of respect for what is sacred.)
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ordinary (Highlights that something lacks the special, set-apart character that holiness implies.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
the holiness of the temple
|the holiness of the Sabbath
|respect the holiness of [something]
|protect the holiness of marriage
|recognize the holiness of [a place]
Mada
religion
|places
|culture
Mifano
- Visitors are asked to respect the holiness of this site by remaining silent.
- The holiness of the altar is central to their worship.
- Debates continue about how best to protect the holiness of marriage in modern society.
- Pilgrims come from around the world because of the city's holiness.
- The law recognizes the holiness of the Sabbath for those who observe it.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Many people believe in the holiness of this mountain.
- They took off their shoes to show respect for the holiness of the temple.
- The holiness of the day is very important in their religion.
- We must not joke about the holiness of these objects.
Nomino
formal
C1
relation
3
formal title for religious leader
A very polite title used for some top religious leaders, especially when people say or write "His Holiness" or "Your Holiness".
Muundo wa matumizi:
His/Your Holiness [name or description]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes write *"his holiness"* or *"your holiness"* with lowercase letters even when they are used as a title. In religious and formal writing, "His Holiness" and "Your Holiness" are normally capitalized.
Visawe
His Eminence (Another very respectful religious title, but used for cardinals or other leaders, not for exactly the same roles as "His Holiness".)
Vinyume
Mr. (A normal, everyday male title that lacks the sacred or exalted status implied by "Holiness".)
Miunganiko ya maneno
His Holiness the Pope
|Your Holiness
|an audience with His Holiness
|addressed His Holiness
|sent a letter to His Holiness
Mada
religion
|titles
|protocol
|communication
Mifano
- Thousands gathered in the square to see His Holiness the Pope.
- During the ceremony, each leader bowed before His Holiness.
- The invitation promised a private audience with His Holiness next spring.
- Reporters were instructed to address him as "Your Holiness" at all times.
- Her letter began, "Your Holiness, I write to you with deep respect."
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They waited many hours to see His Holiness.
- The man spoke to the Pope and said, "Your Holiness."
- She wrote a formal letter to His Holiness.
- In the film, everyone bows when His Holiness enters the room.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
holiness
IPA
GB/hˈoʊlinəs/
US/hˈoʊlinəs/
Silabi na mkazo
holi - ness (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (holi)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: holiness
- Plural: holiness
Familia ya neno
Core family
holy
adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
unholy
adjective
unholiness
noun
Advanced or less common
hallow
verb
Semi
His Holiness
1/hˈɪz hˈoʊlinəs/
fixed phrase
formal
formal title for a top religious leader
A very respectful title used when talking about some top religious leaders, especially the Pope.
Mifano
- Crowds lined the streets to greet His Holiness during the visit.
- The letter was addressed to His Holiness at the Vatican.
- Television networks broadcast the Christmas message of His Holiness around the world.
Your Holiness
1/jˈʊɹ hˈoʊlinəs/
fixed phrase
formal
formal direct address to holy leader
A very respectful form of address used when speaking directly to some top religious leaders, especially the Pope.
Mifano
- The ambassador bowed and said, "Your Holiness, thank you for receiving me."
- She began, "Your Holiness, I bring greetings from my country."
- In the movie, the king kneels and addresses him as "Your Holiness."