Holier

//ˈhoʊliɚ// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of holy: more holy; more sacred. comparative, form-of
  2. 2
    comparative form of holey: more holey; more full of holes. comparative, form-of

Synonyms

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sanctifiedblessedhallowedsacredgodlysacred

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"Eusebius: Right, so you hunted for religion in war? What could be more evil? Pampirus: It was a holy war. Eu: Perhaps against the Turks? Pa: No, something holier, as they said at the time. Eu: What? Pa: Julius the Second waged war against the French."

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