holiness

n. [ AS. hālignes. ] 1. The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Who is like thee, glorious in holiness! Ex. xv. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The state of being hallowed, or consecrated to God or to his worship; sacredness. [ 1913 Webster ]

Israel was holiness unto the Lord. Jer.ii.3. [ 1913 Webster ]

His holiness, a title of the pope; -- formerly given also to Greek bishops and Greek emperors.

Syn. -- Piety; devotion; godliness; sanctity; sacredness; righteousness. [ 1913 Webster ]