hallowed
Translation
hallowed, holy, sacred, greatly respected
Examples
This is hallowed ground for the tribe.
This is hallowed ground for the tribe.
They broke one of the hallowed traditions.
They broke one of the hallowed traditions.
Grammar Patterns
((hallowed + noun)) holy or greatly respected This is hallowed ground for the tribe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sacred, holy, consecrated, revered
Etymology
Past participle of the Old English verb 'hālgian' (to make holy), related to 'hālig' (holy).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Halloween' (All Hallows' Eve). 'Hallow' refers to a saint, so 'hallowed' means made holy or sacred.