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

The couple have flipped and sold many of the homes for an awe-inspiring profit.

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That property will feature a sizable terrace that will enable residents to take full advantage of the awe-inspiring vistas.

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

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

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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.

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