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hallowed

[ˈhæloʊd]
adjective
sagrado
1. regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred
The hallowed grounds of the university are protected from commercial development.
Os terrenos sagrados da universidade são protegidos do desenvolvimento comercial.
2. greatly revered or respected
He walked through the hallowed halls of the museum with reverence.
Ele caminhou pelas salas veneradas do museu com reverência.
3. consecrated or blessed, especially in a religious context
The hallowed name of God is never to be taken in vain.
O nome sagrado de Deus nunca deve ser proferido em vão.
Synonyms
sacredblessedconsecratedreveredvenerated
Antonyms
profanedesecratedunholyirreverent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sagrado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sagrado
Standard usage
Portugal
sagrado
Equivalent Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hallowed be thy name (prayer phrase)
hallowed ground (sacred or historically important place)
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