hallow

The word “hallow” has 2 syllables: hal-low

It's pronounced as /ˈhæloʊ/

What is synonym and antonym for hallow?

In the thesaurus, “hallow” has 21 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hallow along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hallow

noun
1. (obsolete outside set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.
2. A shout, cry; a hulloo.
verb
1. To make holy, to sanctify.
2. To shout, especially to urge on dogs for hunting.
adjective
1. (of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
2. (of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.
3. Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.
4. Insincere, devoid of validity; specious.
5. Concave; gaunt; sunken.
6. Pertaining to hollow body position.

The ancient ruins were said to hallow the ground on which they stood.
We gather here today to hallow this sacred space with our prayers and intentions.
The tradition of Halloween is said to have originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was believed to hallow the boundary between the living and the dead.
The majestic cathedral is a place of worship that many consider to hallow the city.
In literature, the poet often uses nature to hallow the passage of time and the beauty of life's fleeting moments.