holier

[US]/[ˈhɒlɪə]/
[UK]/[ˈhoʊlɪər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.more devoted to God or a religious ideal than others; regarded as more devoted to God or a religious ideal than others; pretending to be devout

Phrases & Collocations

holier than thou

holier purpose

seem holier

holier image

becoming holier

holier calling

far holier

holier ground

holier days

much holier

Example Sentences

she always seemed holier than thou, judging everyone else.

he tried to appear holier than he actually was.

the church felt holier after the renovations were complete.

don't be holier than thou; everyone makes mistakes.

the monastery had a holier atmosphere than the city.

she became holier after spending time at the retreat.

he accused her of being holier than god.

the ancient relics gave the museum a holier feel.

it's easy to be holier than thou when you're perfect.

the holier the person, the more humble they are.

she wasn't holier than anyone else; she was just kind.

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