Synonyms

awed

American

[awd] / ɔd /

adjective

filled with or expressing awe.

Other Word Forms

awedly adverb
awedness noun
unawed adjective

Etymology

Origin of awed

First recorded in 1635–45; awe + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Meagan’s awed expressions clearly demonstrated that as much as you know a place, you can always find more to amaze you.

From The Wall Street Journal

China has long awed visitors with wonders such as the Great Wall and the terracotta warriors buried in an ancient tomb.

From The Wall Street Journal

Weber, who shares several scenes with Kotsur where they converse in sign language, said he was awed when he met the Oscar winner on the first day of rehearsals.

From Los Angeles Times

I was awed by her maturity and grace.

From Los Angeles Times

Long before the luminescent spectacle awed viewers of Disney’s 2010 film “Tangled,” real-life lantern festivals have been taking place around the world.

From Los Angeles Times

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