hallowed
UK: ˈhæləʊd | US: ˈhæloʊd
adj. sacred or holy, often with religious connotations
adj. highly respected or revered
hallowed = hallow<holy, sanctify> + ed<adjective suffix>
- hallow: Derived from Old English hālgian (to make holy), related to hālig (holy). The root traces back to Proto-Germanic hailagōną, linked to health and wholeness in ancient Germanic spirituality.
- ed: A common English suffix forming past participles or adjectives, indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word "hallowed" evolved from Old English rituals of consecration, where objects or places were made holy (hālgian). Over time, it expanded beyond religious contexts to denote deep reverence (e.g., "hallowed ground" for battlefields). The suffix -ed solidified its adjectival form, emphasizing a sanctified state.
The hallowed traditions of the university date back centuries.
They stood in silence on the hallowed battlefield.
The manuscript is kept in a hallowed vault.
His hallowed reputation made him a legend in the field.
The church is a hallowed space for worship.