awe-inspiring

[aw-in-spahy^uhr-ing]

adjective

1. causing awe; spectacular; magnificent.

   an awe-inspiring cathedral; an awe-inspiring sunset.

awe-inspiring

adjective

1. causing or worthy of admiration or respect; amazing or magnificent

Word History and Origins

Origin of awe-inspiring¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Yosemite is famous for its awe-inspiring valley, while Sequoia and Kings Canyon are known for their giant sequoia trees.

From Los Angeles Times

Admirers claimed it had one of the most serene and awe-inspiring views in the world.

From Los Angeles Times

One is obsessed with Major League Baseball, and one is obsessed with the history of Disney theme parks, and they have encyclopedic knowledge every bit as awe-inspiring and freakish as I had as a kid.

From Los Angeles Times

Initial designs for Akon City, with its boldly curvaceous skyscrapers, were compared by commentators to the awe-inspiring fictional city of Wakanda in Marvel's Black Panther films and comic books.

From BBC

Down here in Australia there's a world of awe-inspiring wonders to behold, natural and man-made totems so stunning they can make your jaw drop to the floor.

From BBC

Related Words

• amazing 
• astonishing 
• awesome 
• breathtaking 
• remarkable 
• stunning 
• wonderful