adjective
Uncommon
hallowed
HA-lohd
Hallowed (adjective) means Regarded as holy or deeply respected. Example: “The stadium is hallowed ground for generations of fans.”
adjective
1
Regarded as holy or deeply respected.
"The stadium is hallowed ground for generations of fans."
"They walked through the hallowed halls of the old university."
How to use hallowed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so respected or sacred it feels almost holy.
Common pairings
hallowed ground
hallowed tradition
hallowed halls
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hallowed
- Superlative
- most hallowed
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Etymology
The past-participle form of hallow, "to make holy."
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What does “hallowed” mean?
The word “hallowed” means regarded as holy or deeply respected. In plain terms, something so respected or sacred it feels almost holy.
How do you pronounce “hallowed”?
“Hallowed” is pronounced HA-lohd (/ˈhæloʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “hallowed” in a sentence?
Here is “hallowed” used in a sentence: “The stadium is hallowed ground for generations of fans.”
What part of speech is “hallowed”?
“Hallowed” is an adjective.
Is “hallowed” a common word?
“Hallowed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
