holy: sanctified, embodying the presence of Godliness
The word 'holy' signifies being set apart for a religious or divine use or purpose. (e.g. a holy building is used for religious purposes; a holy man devotes his time to religious service and work).
To be holy is to be like God.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
(holiness) To set apart for God; to belong to God; to be pure. See Chapter 4.
refers to the majesty and purity of God; persons and things may be called holy in so far as they participate in the holiness of God
The word holy has two meanings: Intrinsically holy. Only God is intrinsically holy. A mundane object or person who is set aside for a holy purpose. The words saint and holy have the same meaning. The only difference is in the usage: we use saint to refer to people and holy to refer to objects.
a biblical term generally meaning “to be set apart.” The term is used widely in Scripture to refer to a variety of people and objects alike but ultimately points to God as the One who is set apart in creation
Literally, "set apart" or separated unto God; also, blessed, righteous, sinless. The word, therefore, refers to God as the source of holiness, to the Church and its sacraments, to worshipers of the true God, and to those of outstanding virtue. Those who are transformed by the Holy Spirit become holy as God is holy (Rom. 12:1; 1 Pet. 1:14 16; 2:9).
belonging or devoted to God, divine, free from sin
having very special and sacred religious significance; set apart
1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Regarded with or worthy of worship or veneration; revered: a holy book. 3. Living according to a strict or highly moral religious or spiritual system; saintly: a holy person. 4. Specified or set apart for a religious purpose: a holy place. 5. Solemnly undertaken; sacrosanct: a holy pledge. 6. Regarded as deserving special respect or reverence: The pursuit of peace is our holiest quest. Source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/holy