holier

English

Pronunciation

• (comparative of holy)
  • (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈhəʊliə/

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  • (US) IPA^(key): /ˈhoʊliɚ/
• (comparative of holey)
  • (UK, wholly-holy split) IPA^(key): /ˈhəʊl.liə/, [ˈhɒʊliə], [ˈhɒʊɫ.liə]
  • (UK, without wholly-holy split) IPA^(key): /ˈhəʊliə/
  • (US) IPA^(key): /ˈhoʊliɚ/

Adjective

holier

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

Derived terms

• holier-than-thou