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Holy Man
Definition:
A holy man refers to a person who is considered spiritually enlightened or devoted, often possessing divine qualities or abilities. They are usually associated with religious or spiritual practices and are revered by their followers.
Senses:
- Noun - Spiritual Leader: A religious or spiritual leader, typically from the clergy, who is deeply religious and devoted to serving and guiding others in their faith.
- Noun - Ascetic: A person who leads an austere and self-disciplined life, often in seclusion, practicing rigorous religious or spiritual practices.
- Noun - Mystic: An individual with deep spiritual insight, often engaging in contemplative practices and experiencing union with the divine.
- Noun - Exorcist: A person believed to possess the ability to expel evil spirits or demons through religious rituals, prayers, or invocations.
- Noun - Saint: A person recognized by a religious institution as having lived an exceptionally holy life and is venerated as a result.
- Adjective - Pious: Describing someone who is devoutly religious, displaying strong faith and devotion in their beliefs.
Examples:
- As a holy man, the monk dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of his religion and guiding his disciples.
- The holy man secluded himself in a remote cave to practice intense spiritual meditation.
- The holy man mesmerized the crowd with his mystical chants and profound prophecies.
- The villagers sought the help of a holy man to perform an exorcism and cleanse their haunted house.
- St. Francis of Assisi is considered one of the most revered holy men in Christian history.
- The pilgrims gathered to receive blessings from the holy man who had a reputation for his pious nature.
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