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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomething so respected or sacred it feels almost holy.

Common pairings

hallowed ground hallowed tradition hallowed halls

more hallowed comparative, most hallowed superlative

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The stadium is _____ ground for generations of fans.

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.