holiness

nounreligiousness

Synonyms for holiness

noun religiousness

Antonyms for holiness

god

noun. supernatural being worshipped by people

Word Origin & History

Old English halignis "holiness, sanctity, religion; holy thing;" see holy + -ness. Cf. Old High German heilagnissa. As title of the Pope, it translates Latin sanctitas (until c.600 also applied to bishops).

Example Sentences for holiness

If that be holiness, I could show you hogs in this forest who are fit to head the calendar.

We cannot increase or diminish God's holiness by anything that we do.

Make me to long only for the beauty of holiness, and to be satisfied if I attain to it.

"It's very strange that we have not met his Holiness," exclaimed Narcisse.

If Monsignor Palma proves obstinate his Holiness will never consent.

His Holiness, unfortunately, is not always prudently advised.

"Go in peace, my son," at last said his Holiness by way of parting benediction.

Paul prayed: “God establish your hearts unblamable in holiness.”

Then I have the same title to write on prudence that I have to write on poetry or holiness.

His art is less for every deduction from his holiness, and less for every defect of common sense.

holiness

Synonyms for holiness

Antonyms for holiness

divinity

god

piety

purity

righteousness

holiness

Synonyms for holiness

Antonyms for holiness

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