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Synonyms for holiness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : hoh-lee-nis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊ li nɪs

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Définition of holiness

Origin :
  • 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).
  • noun religiousness
Example sentences :
  • If that be holiness, I could show you hogs in this forest who are fit to head the calendar.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • We cannot increase or diminish God's holiness by anything that we do.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • Make me to long only for the beauty of holiness, and to be satisfied if I attain to it.
  • Extract from : « The Village Watch-Tower » by (AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin
  • "It's very strange that we have not met his Holiness," exclaimed Narcisse.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • If Monsignor Palma proves obstinate his Holiness will never consent.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • His Holiness, unfortunately, is not always prudently advised.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • "Go in peace, my son," at last said his Holiness by way of parting benediction.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Paul prayed: “God establish your hearts unblamable in holiness.”
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • Then I have the same title to write on prudence that I have to write on poetry or holiness.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • His art is less for every deduction from his holiness, and less for every defect of common sense.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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