Definition of Hallowed
Hallowed
hal·lowed


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
holy or sacred in a religious sense, typically due to having been declared as such;

e.g. The villagers believe that the tree grew on hallowed ground because it was the only one to survive the storm.

(adjective)
broadly, sacred due to being greatly honored and revered;

e.g. Her art was displayed in the hallowed gallery in the museum.

(verb)
declared something to be sacred or holy in a religious sense, or regarded something with honor as being generally sacred;

e.g. The stones were hallowed before being used to build the shrine. Scholars everywhere hallowed the corridors of the famous university.



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