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Meanings of unholy in English
Spanish
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Examples for "wicked"
Examples for "wicked"
1
They suggested romances: lovers in the forests; knights in armor; wicked enchantresses.
2
The happiness of the just and the evil state of the wicked.
3
And these indulge in subtleties in order to excuse the most wicked.
4
But in the torment of Hell shall the wicked remain for ever:
5
And I learned things all right, she said with a wicked smile.
1
In the deep pit below, the sinful ones dance in torturing flames.
2
His conduct in the former case is praiseworthy, in the latter sinful.
3
All virtue is madness in a world so sinful; nevertheless I go.
4
Several generations passed before the American clergy determined that dancing was sinful.
5
The sheikh is bound to say these programs are sinful, he said.
Usage of unholy in English
1
Forget about the unholy shenanigans up in Omagh a few weeks ago.
2
And thus Nedna: the unholy union between Ned Flanders and Edna Krabappel.
3
I leave Your Mercies to judge the unholy logic of that process.
4
He was on Cader Sedat, that enchanted island, long since made unholy.
5
The cunning face of the half-breed was lit by an unholy grin.
6
Her great bright eyes flashed fire: an unholy joy laughed in them.
7
Atri with the fourth prayer discovered the sun concealed by unholy darkness.
8
The Pony Rider Boys were filled with unholy glee at the prospect.
9
Remy looked exhausted, despite the unholy fire that lit her from within.
10
There was an unholy twinkle in his eye as he greeted them.
11
This Holy Alliance will soon appear unholy to every nation in Europe.
12
While yet the unholy wish murmured on his lips, the lady rose.
13
And for days afterwards the children hoarded their treasures with unholy joy.
14
A most unholy and hollow sound was rising from the cabin floor.
15
Evil associations, impure thoughts, and unholy practises create false ideas of life.
16
So for a little space let the unholy creature lie there writhing.
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Unholy through the time
Unholy across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common