holy man
Definition
- Noun:
- A person of exceptional holiness: A "holy man" is a person, typically male, who is recognized for being exceptionally devout, spiritually pure, or dedicated to religious life. This term often refers to ascetics, monks, saints, or other religious figures believed to have a special connection to the divine.
Usage
- The term "holy man" is used to describe a person, usually within a religious context, who is venerated for their piety, wisdom, and spiritual achievements.
- It is a respectful term, often implying that the person lives a life set apart from ordinary society in pursuit of spiritual goals.
Examples
- Noun:
- The villagers traveled for days to seek advice from the holy man who lived in the mountain cave.
- In many traditions, a holy man is believed to possess healing powers or profound insight.
Advanced Usage
- "To live like a holy man": To adopt an ascetic or deeply pious lifestyle.
- After his spiritual awakening, he renounced his wealth and tried to live like a holy man.
Variants and Related Words
- Holy woman (n): The female equivalent of a holy man; a woman of exceptional holiness.
- The community also revered the old nun as a holy woman.
- Holiness (n): The state or quality of being holy.
- Ascetic (n): A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from indulgence, often for religious reasons. (This is a related concept but not a direct synonym, as it focuses on lifestyle rather than inherent sanctity.)
Synonyms
- Saint: A person recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness. (Often implies formal recognition by a religious institution.)
- Sage: A profoundly wise person, often with spiritual or philosophical insight.
- Mystic: A person who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with or absorption into the divine.
Related Phrases
- Man of God: A phrase with a similar meaning, often used in Christian and Islamic contexts to denote a pious religious leader or figure.
- The prophet was seen as a true man of God.
Related Idioms
- To have the patience of a saint/holy man: To be extremely patient.
- Dealing with that many complaints, you'd need the patience of a holy man.
Noun
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person of exceptional holiness
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