Difference between Sacred and Hallowed

What is the difference between Sacred and Hallowed?

Sacred as an adjective is set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service. while Hallowed as an adjective is consecrated or sanctified

Sacred

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service. Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, sacred history. Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable. Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable. Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to. Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To consecrate

Example sentence: I believe in nothing, everything is sacred. I believe in everything, nothing is sacred.

Hallowed

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make holy, to sanctify.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: consecrated or sanctifiedsacred, sacrosanct or venerated

Example sentence: You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon; Ireland's history in their lineaments trace; think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends.

We hope you now know whether to use Sacred or Hallowed in your sentence.

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