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holy (adjective)
Something that is dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred and set apart. It can also describe a person who is morally and spiritually pure or worthy of deep religious veneration.
"The Ganges is considered a holy river by millions of people."
Think of a 'hole' in the sky where the 'holy' light comes through. Or remember that 'holy' people want to be 'whole' and...
The priest wore a holey robe. → The priest wore a holy robe.
He is a Holy man. → He is a holy man.
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