Holy
/ˈhoʊ.li/noun
Regarded with special reverence and respect, often in a religious context.
Did you know?In ancient languages, 'holy' often signified not just sacredness but also a sense of completeness or wholeness, hinting at a deeper spiritual connection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʲoḱlo-
“to be whole, uninjured, or sound.”
Old English
Old English
halig
“sacred, blessed, or consecrated.”
Old High German
Old High German
heilag
“holy, sacred, or blessed.”
Middle English
Middle English
holi
“sacred, revered, or consecrated.”
Modern English
English
holy
“designating what is sacred or divine.”