holy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊli/

adjective (holier, holiest)

  • 1dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred: the Holy Bible the holy month of Ramadan
  • (of a person) devoted to the service of God: saints and holy men
  • morally and spiritually excellent: I do not lead a holy life
  • 2 dated or humorous used in exclamations of surprise or dismay: holy smoke!

Origin:

Old English hālig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German heilig, also to whole