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

Related Words

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