Lexical Vexations
holey adj. having one or more holes.
holy adj. divine.
wholly adv. in its entirety; altogether.
Words in the Wild: To Katia’s annoyance, her mother insisted that wearing holey tights was wholly inappropriate on such a holy occasion.
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