Synonyms

hallowed

American

[hal-ohd, hal-oh-id] / ˈhæl oʊd, ˈhæl oʊ ɪd /

adjective

regarded as holy; venerated; sacred.

Hallowed be Thy name; the hallowed saints; our hallowed political institutions.

Synonyms:

blessed

hallowed British

/ ˈhæləʊɪd, ˈhæləʊd /

adjective

set apart as sacred
consecrated or holy

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Related Words

See holy.

Other Word Forms

hallowedly adverb
hallowedness noun

Etymology

Origin of hallowed

First recorded before 900; Middle English halwed; Old English (ge)halgod; hallow + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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"It's an unbelievable story. To be in this place, it's hallowed ground."

From BBC

An AI-enhanced image depicting the moments before immigration agents shot an American nurse ricocheted across the internet -- and also made its way onto the hallowed floor of the US Senate.

From Barron's

“The most important videos were filmed there. People come here just to see it because they feel like they’re on hallowed ground.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He looked at the Rose Bowl as hallowed ground.

From Los Angeles Times

But that does not stop him from occasionally dreaming of playing for United and stepping out on the hallowed turf at Old Trafford, much like his brothers.

From BBC

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