Learn about the difference between the homophones: wholly and holy

Definitions

wholly

Wholly is an adverb that means entirely or completely.

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

Example

The idea is wholly impractical.

holy

Holy is an adjective that refers to something that is sacred or related to a deity or religion.

Example

The holy book of Islam is the Quran.

Example

The temple is considered a holy place by many people.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

To remember the difference between these two words, you can associate wholly with 'completely' and holy with 'sacred'.