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1holiness
noun ho·li·ness \ˈhō-lē-nəs\
: the quality or state of being holy
Holiness —used in the titles of high religious officials
Full Definition of HOLINESS
1
: the quality or state of being holy —used as a title for various high religious dignitaries <His Holiness the Pope>
2
: sanctification 2
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First Known Use of HOLINESS
before 12th century
Related to HOLINESS
- Synonyms
- blessedness, devoutness, godliness, piety, piousness, sainthood, saintliness, saintship, sanctity
- Antonyms
- godlessness, impiety, ungodliness, unholiness
Other Christian Religious Terms
2holiness
adjective, often capitalized
Definition of HOLINESS
: emphasizing the doctrine of the second blessing; specifically : of or relating to a perfectionist movement arising in United States Protestantism in the late 19th century
First Known Use of HOLINESS
1888
Other Christian Religious Terms
HOLINESS Defined for Kids
holiness
noun ho·li·ness \ˈhō-lē-nəs\
Definition of HOLINESS for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being holy <the holiness of saints>
2
—used as a title for persons of high religious position <His Holiness the Pope>
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