holiness

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество святости, сакральности или духовной чистоты.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or spiritually pure.

uncountable

1. State of being holyB2formal

   The quality or state of being sacred, spiritually pure, or dedicated to a divine purpose.

   Святость

   • The holiness of the temple was felt by all who entered.
   • Monks dedicate their lives to the pursuit of holiness.
   • The ancient text speaks of the holiness of the mountain.

   Synonymsblessednessdevoutnessgodlinesspietypuritysacrednesssaintlinesssanctityspirituality

   Antonymsimpurityprofanitysinfulnessunholinesswickedness

2. Title for religious leadersB2formal

   A formal title used to address or refer to certain high-ranking religious figures, especially the Pope or a patriarch.

   Святейшество

   • His Holiness the Pope addressed the crowd.
   • The ambassador was granted an audience with His Holiness.
   • Her Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke about compassion.