Hallowed
'hæləʊd
Definitions
Regarded with great respect and reverence; sacred or holy.
'hæləʊd
Greatly revered and respected; holy.
The hallowed memory of the fallen soldiers was honored every year.
💡 Simply: Imagine a place or thing that people treat with extra special respect, like a museum full of ancient treasures. That place is hallowed, because people treat it with care and admiration. It’s like the place is 'holy' or super special.
👶 For kids: It means something is very special and important, like a holy place.
More Examples
She entered the hallowed space of the ancient temple with reverence.
The hallowed traditions of the community were passed down through generations.
How It's Used
"The hallowed ground of the churchyard held the remains of generations."
"He visited the hallowed halls of academia."
Idioms & expressions
hallowed be thy name
A phrase from the Lord's Prayer, expressing respect and reverence for God's name.
"The congregation recited, 'Hallowed be thy name'."
hallowed ground
A place of great reverence and significance, often associated with historical events, remembrance or spiritual importance.
"The battlefield became hallowed ground, a place for honoring the fallen."
From Old English *hālgod* (past participle of *hālgian* 'to hallow, consecrate'), from *hālig* 'holy'.
Used extensively in religious texts and literature, particularly with references to holy or consecrated spaces and objects.
Memory tip
Think of a 'halo' around something – it's hallowed!