Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impressively holy; majestically sacred: Describes something or someone possessing a combination of awe-inspiring majesty and profound sacredness, often associated with deities, revered figures, or sacred places. It conveys a sense of威严 (awe-inspiring authority) and 灵验 (spiritual potency).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ngôi đền cổ mang một vẻ oai linh khó tả. (The ancient temple has an indescribably impressive holiness.)
  • Vị thần được dân làng tin tưởng vì sự oai linh của ngài. (The deity is trusted by the villagers because of his impressively holy nature.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in literary, religious, or formal contexts to describe spiritual or historical entities (gods, kings, temples, mountains) that command respect and reverence through their perceived sacred power and dignity. It is not typically used for everyday objects or modern contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Uy linh (adj): This is the standard, more commonly used form with the same meaning as "oai linh." "Oai linh" is considered a dialectal or stylistic variant.
  • Sức mạnh uy linh của vị thần bảo hộ. (The impressively holy power of the guardian deity.)

Synonyms

• Linh thiêng (adj): Sacred, holy (emphasizes spiritual potency, may lack the strong connotation of majesty).
• Uy nghiêm (adj): Majestic, solemn, dignified (emphasizes awe-inspiring authority, may lack the strong connotation of sacredness).

Notes on Meaning

• The term blends two core concepts: "oai" (majesty, awe-inspiring authority) and "linh" (spirit, sacred, efficacious). Therefore, a suitable translation must capture both this majestic authority and spiritual sacredness, such as "majestically sacred" or "impressively holy."

adj

1. impressvely holy