holiness

Definitions

The state or quality of being holy; sanctity or sacredness.

Divine purity, integrity, or moral perfection.

A title of respect used when addressing or referring to a high religious official, such as the Pope.

Examples

The monk spent his entire life in pursuit of spiritual holiness.

The ancient temple was treated with great reverence due to its perceived holiness.

Synonyms

sanctity piety godliness devotion righteousness sacredness purity

Antonyms

wickedness sinfulness impiety profanity depravity evil corruption