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hallowed

 

[ ˈhæl.oʊd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious significance

The term 'hallowed' refers to something that is greatly revered and respected, often in a religious context. It describes places, objects, or concepts that are considered sacred or holy. The word invokes a sense of veneration and sanctity, suggesting that the entity in question has been consecrated or blessed. 'Hallowed' is often used in combination with other words, such as in the phrase 'hallowed ground', which denotes a place that is treated with great honor due to historical or spiritual significance.

Synonyms

blessed, consecrated, holy, sacred

Examples of usage

  • They built a church on hallowed ground.
  • The hallowed halls of the university have seen many great minds.
  • This tradition hallowed by centuries of practice must be upheld.

Translations

Translations of the word "hallowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sagrado

🇮🇳 पवित्र

🇩🇪 geheiligt

🇮🇩 suci

🇺🇦 освячений

🇵🇱 uświęcony

🇯🇵 神聖な

🇫🇷 sacré

🇪🇸 sagrado

🇹🇷 kutsal

🇰🇷 신성한

🇸🇦 مقدس

🇨🇿 svatý

🇸🇰 posvätný

🇨🇳 神圣的

🇸🇮 posvečen

🇮🇸 helgaður

🇰🇿 қасиетті

🇬🇪 შესწორებული

🇦🇿 müqəddəs

🇲🇽 sagrado

Word origin

The word 'hallowed' comes from the Old English 'halgian', meaning 'to make holy' or 'to sanctify'. This term is derived from the root word 'halig', which means 'holy' or 'sacred'. The evolution of the term has historical ties to Christian traditions, where it has often been used in prayers and liturgy to signify reverence towards God and holy entities. Its most notable cultural reference is in the Lord's Prayer, where it is used in the phrase 'hallowed be thy name.' Over the centuries, 'hallowed' has come to symbolize not only religious sanctity but also a broader respect for places and traditions that hold significant meaning within various cultures. The term reflects humanity's ongoing reverence for the divine and the sacred.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,903, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.