Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person of exceptional holiness: An individual who is regarded as possessing a very high degree of spiritual purity, virtue, or closeness to the divine. This term often refers to figures recognized within religious traditions for their exemplary life, piety, or perceived connection to the sacred.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The pilgrims traveled to the shrine to honor the holy person.
  • Many cultures have stories of a holy person performing miracles.
  • She was revered as a holy person for her lifelong dedication to prayer and charity.

Advanced Usage

• "To be considered a holy person": To be regarded or acknowledged by a community as possessing exceptional sanctity.
  • After his death, he was widely considered a holy person by his followers.

Variants and Related Words

• Holy man (n): A male holy person.
  • The village sought advice from the holy man.
• Holy woman (n): A female holy person.
  • The holy woman lived a life of solitude and contemplation.
• Saint (n): In some religious contexts, especially Christianity, a formal title for a holy person who has been canonized.
  • St. Francis of Assisi is a famous saint.

Synonyms

• Saint: A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous, typically formally recognized in Christianity.
• Sage: A profoundly wise person, often with connotations of spiritual insight.
• Ascetic: A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from indulgence, often for religious reasons.

Related Phrases

• Living saint: A contemporary person whose life is considered exceptionally holy.
  • Her selfless work with the poor led many to call her a living saint.

Related Idioms

• To have the patience of a saint: To be extremely patient.
  • Dealing with that difficult customer, she had the patience of a holy person.

Noun

1. person of exceptional holiness