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hallowed (Adjective)

Regarded as holy, sacred, or highly respected and honored. It describes something that has been sanctified by religious decree or by long-standing tradition and history.

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Think of 'Hallowed' as 'HALL-owed.' You 'owe' respect to the 'halls' of a very old and important building. The 'owed' pa...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'hollowed' instead of 'hallowed'. → The hallowed halls of the university.

Pronouncing it as three syllables: hal-low-ed. → Pronounce it as two syllables: hal-lowd.

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