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holiest

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhoʊɫiɪst// UK //hˈəʊliəst// holi·est

adj. the most holy or sacred thing in a religion. It describes a place, object, or person that is considered to have the highest level of spiritual importance.

adj. the superlative form of 'holy', indicating the highest degree of sacredness or religious significance. Often used to describe specific sites, texts, or objects within a faith tradition.


SIMPLE

The city is considered the holiest place for many people.

CONTEXTUAL

Pilgrims travel from all over the world to visit the holiest sites in their respective religions.

COMPLEX

The temple was regarded as the holiest of all sanctuaries, where only the most senior priests were permitted to enter during the annual festival.

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