Unholy Definition & Meaning
unholy
- adjective
- not hallowed or consecrated
- extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces"
- having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person"
"Unholy" in song lyrics
See how unholy is used in real songs:
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"Setting fires in the caverns of the unholy"
Jedi Mind Tricks f/ Apathy, Breath of Judah — Three Immortals -
"I rather die like Christ than live unholy"
Lecrae — Souled Out -
"Machine gun in my hand, every thought is unholy"
Mac Mall — Clock Work
Words that rhyme with unholy
Usage tips for "unholy"
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- What does unholy mean?
- not hallowed or consecrated extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces" having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person"
- What part of speech is unholy?
- Unholy is an adjective.
- How many definitions does unholy have?
- Unholy has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).