awe-inspiring

[ aw-in-spahyuh r-ing ]

/ ˈɔ ɪnˌspaɪər ɪŋ /

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adjective

causing awe; spectacular; magnificent: an awe-inspiring cathedral; an awe-inspiring sunset.

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First recorded in 1805–15

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These awe-inspiring sights—towering mountains, vast deserts, endless skies—will put you back in your place.
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The National Mall is awe-inspiring and filled with free museums and monuments.
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This opening, a continuous 13-minute shot in impressive 3D, is one of the most awe-inspiring film sequences in recent memory.
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Shall I now dare to put that vast and awe-inspiring content into my text?
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The danger was over; but the sight was awe-inspiring in the extreme.
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Awe-inspiring repose, solemn, awe-inspiring grandeur rested upon him.
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British Dictionary definitions for awe-inspiring

awe-inspiring

adjective

causing or worthy of admiration or respect; amazing or magnificent

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awe-inspiring

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awe-inspiring

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