HOLY
/ˈhəʊli/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of HOLY
A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
"I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas."
Revered in a religion.
Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
"My grandmother is a very holy woman."
Synonyms of HOLY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of HOLY in a Sentence
- "I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas."
- "My grandmother is a very holy woman."
Word Details
Is HOLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HOLY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HOLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOLY
8 words from the letters in HOLY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HOLY in Word Games
HOLY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HOLY is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOLY to find 8 additional valid words.