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unholy definition

un·holy (-hō′lē)

adjective unholier -·lier, unholiest -·li·est

  1. not sacred, hallowed, or consecrated
  2. wicked; profane; impious
  3. Informal outrageous; dreadful

Etymology: ME < OE unhalig < un-, not + halig, holy

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