hallowed — regarded as holy or sacred; revered and respected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: regarded as holy or sacred; revered and respected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæloʊd/
Example Sentences
- The cemetery is hallowed ground where heroes rest.
- Walking through the hallowed halls of the library, Tom whispered because even his sneeze felt too loud.
- The hallowed traditions of the university date back centuries.
hallowed
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhæloʊd/]
regarded as holy or sacred; revered and respected
The once ordinary water became hallowed after the priest's blessing.
HALL(corridor) + LOW(down) — the forgotten shrine became hallowed after the candles were lit.
The shallow muddy puddle became hallowed after the saint touched it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hālgian' meaning 'to make holy' or 'to consecrate,' derived from the Germanic root 'hail-' meaning 'whole' or 'uninjured,' which evolved into the concept of wholeness and sacredness.
Breakdown
hallow (to make holy, from Old English hālgian) + -ed (past participle suffix) = hallowed
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cemetery is hallowed ground where heroes rest.”
“Walking through the hallowed halls of the library, Tom whispered because even his sneeze felt too loud.”
“The hallowed traditions of the university date back centuries.”
“He treated his grandmother's recipe book like hallowed scripture - no modifications allowed!”
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