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Antonyms for hallowed

Grammar : Adj
Spell : hal-ohd; in liturgical use often hal-oh-id
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæl oʊd; in liturgical use often ˈhæl oʊ ɪd

Definition of hallowed

Origin :
  • Old English halgian "to make holy, to honor as holy, consecrate, ordain," related to halig "holy," from Proto-Germanic *hailaga- (cf. Old Saxon helagon, Middle Dutch heligen, Old Norse helga), from PIE root *kailo- "whole, uninjured, of good omen" (see health). Used in Christian translations to render Latin sanctificare. Also used since Old English as a noun meaning "holy person, saint." Related: Hallowed; hallowing.
  • adj holy, revered
Example sentences :
  • In this hallowed atmosphere I have been revived and refreshed.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • If he could only keep the hope that had hallowed its sufferings.
  • Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
  • From over the wall, the air reaches me laden with hallowed fragrance.
  • Extract from : « The Choice of Life » by Georgette Leblanc
  • It would be deserted and it was hallowed for them both by sacred associations.
  • Extract from : « The Girl on the Boat » by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
  • What to him the sanctity of the star which the Son of God has hallowed as his own emblem?
  • Extract from : « Uncle Tom's Cabin » by Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • Under this tree have been sworn the most solemn of oaths, and the ground shaded by it is hallowed.
  • Extract from : « Manasseh » by Maurus Jokai
  • No wonder the spot should be to me the most hallowed on earth!
  • Extract from : « The Quadroon » by Mayne Reid
  • They are sweet at the moment, and hallowed by the ever-fresh joys of memory.
  • Extract from : « The Young Maiden » by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey
  • Hallowed shall be that day, In memory alway Most dear unto me;p.
  • Extract from : « A Leaf from the Old Forest » by J. D. Cossar
  • The morning of the Sabbath day—in dight Of many a hallowed strain it comes.
  • Extract from : « A Leaf from the Old Forest » by J. D. Cossar

Synonyms for hallowed

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