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holy roller

 

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Noun holy roller has 1 sense
  1. Holy Roller - a member of a religion that expresses ecstatic fervor
    --1 is a kind of
    churchgoer, church member

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Holy Roller

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A fervent and charismatic Christian who shows excessive enthusiasm and devotion in worship.

Example Sentence 1: The congregation was led by a holy roller who passionately spoke in tongues and danced during the church service.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A term used to describe a person who engages in excessive religious practices or overly strict adherence to religious rules.

Example Sentence 2: Don't be such a holy roller; you don't have to judge others based on their clothing choices.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characterized by fervent religious devotion.

Example Sentence 3: The holy roller preacher delivered an electrifying sermon that moved the entire congregation.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Used to describe a place or event that is associated with excessive religious enthusiasm and fervor.

Example Sentence 4: The small town hosts an annual holy roller festival, attracting people from all over who want to experience the charismatic worship.

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