Hallowed and Profane

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Hallowed adjective - Set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God.

Usage example: a church erected on one of Christianity's most hallowed sites

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Profane is an antonym for hallowed in holy topic.

Nearby Words: hallow, hallowing

Profane adjective - Not involving religion or religious matters.

Usage example: it was hard to juggle the requirements of church and our more profane duties

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Hallowed is an antonym for profane.

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