holily

ho·li·ly

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-luh-lee]
- /ˈhoʊ lə li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-luh-lee]
- /ˈhoʊ lə li/

Definitions of holily word

adverb holily in a pious, devout, or sacred manner. 1
noun holily In a holy way; with sanctity. 1
adverb holily in a holy, devout, or sacred manner 0
adverb holily in a holy manner; piously, devoutly, or sacredly 0

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Origin of holily

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

First recorded in 1150-1200, holily is from the Middle English; word haliliy. See holy, -ly

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Parts of speech for Holily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Holily

holily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for holily

adverb holily

blessedly — consecrated; sacred; holy; sanctified: the Blessed Sacrament.

Just one Synonym for holily