holy spirit

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Noun holy spirit has 1 sense

Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit - the third person in the Trinity; Jesus promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his Crucifixion and Resurrection; it came on Pentecost
--₁ is a kind of hypostasis

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Holy Spirit

Noun

1. The third person of the Holy Trinity in Christian belief, considered to be the guiding and sanctifying power present in the world. The Holy Spirit is often depicted as a dove.

Example sentence: The priest invited the congregation to pray for the guidance and strength of the Holy Spirit.

Noun

2. A term used to refer to divine inspiration or influence.

Example sentence: The artist claimed that his creation was a result of the Holy Spirit.

Adjective

1. Pertaining or related to the Holy Spirit or the divine.

Example sentence: The priest gave a sermon on the importance of living a holy spirit-filled life.

Adjective

2. Considered sacred or worthy of devotion.

Example sentence: The ancient temple was believed to be a holy spirit place by the local community.

Adjective

3. Filled with religious fervor or enthusiasm.

Example sentence: The holy spirit worship service was a lively and uplifting experience for the congregation.