ho·ly 
/ˈhoʊli/ adjective
ho·li·er; ho·li·est /ˈhoʊli/ adjective 1 a : connected to a god or a religion
▪ a holy temple ▪ a holy relic worn by one of the saints ▪ the Holy Bible
b : religious and morally good
▪ a holy man 2 informal — used in phrases that show surprise or excitement ▪ Holy cow! [=Wow!] ▪ Holy mackerel! You got your hair cut! ▪ Holy smoke! 3 informal — used for emphasis ▪ That boy is a holy terror. [=he is very difficult to control] ▪ He gave them holy hell. [=he scolded them in a very angry way]
▪ a holy temple ▪ a holy relic worn by one of the saints ▪ the Holy Bible
b : religious and morally good
▪ a holy man
