awed

[ awd ]

/ ɔd /

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adjective

filled with or expressing awe.

Nearby words

awe, awe-inspiring, awe-struck, aweary, aweather, awed, awedly, aweigh, aweless, awesome, awesomely

Origin of awed

First recorded in 1635–45; awe + -ed²

Related formsaw·ed·ly

[aw-id-lee, awd-] /ˈɔ ɪd li, ˈɔd-/, adverbaw·ed·ness, nounun·awed, adjective

Definition for awed (2 of 2)

awe

[ aw ]

/ ɔ /

noun

an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like: in awe of God; in awe of great political figures.

Archaic. power to inspire fear or reverence.

Obsolete. fear or dread.

verb (used with object), awed, aw·ing.

to inspire with awe.

to influence or restrain by awe.

Origin of awe

1250–1300; Middle English aghe, awe < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse agi fear, cognate with Gothic agis, Old English ege, Greek áchos pain

SYNONYMS FOR awe

1 wonder, veneration.

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ANTONYMS FOR awe

1 apathy; contempt.

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Related formsout·awe, verb (used with object), out·awed, out·aw·ing.

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Examples from the Web for awed

I am awed by the resilience of these people whose sexual identities are literally a matter of life and death.
Out and Proud in El Salvador’s Murderous Gangland|Gene Robinson|July 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The couple appeared so awed by the rock that it left them feeling somewhat speechless.
Will and Kate Recall Charles and Di At Ayer's Rock|Tom Sykes|April 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I see how hard it is and I see how amazing it is, and I am awed by my friends' parenting skills.
Why I Choose to Be Child-Free: Readers Share Their Stories|Harry Siegel|February 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Cronkite the correspondent may have been awed, but Cronkite the human being knew enough not to get too close.
The Story of the American Journalists Who Landed on D-Day|Timothy M. Gay|June 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Iran was awed by the majesty of the Shahanshah, the king of kings, and thought it was at the zenith of greatness.
Use Islam to End the Iranian Regime|Nazee Moinian|June 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST
A sharp turn to the left, and Uncle Sid could not repress an exclamation of awed delight at the scene before him.
The Vision of Elijah Berl|Frank Lewis Nason
You are awed, I see, by the thought that it may come to an end!
Master Olof|August Strindberg
She was awed and a little frightened by the undreamed-of magnificence about her.
Warrior of the Dawn|Howard Carleton Browne
Judith was awed by the intensity of passion in the man, but not changed in her purpose.
In the Roar of the Sea|Sabine Baring-Gould
Awed and deafened, the two pushed doggedly on, Lafe stealing glances over his shoulder, to see if the officer was following.
The Deserter, and Other Stories|Harold Frederic

British Dictionary definitions for awed

awe

/ (ɔː) /

noun

overwhelming wonder, admiration, respect, or dread

archaic power to inspire fear or reverence

verb

(tr) to inspire with reverence or dread

Derived Formsaweless or US awless, adjective

Word Origin for awe

C13: from Old Norse agi; related to Gothic agis fear, Greek akhesthai to be grieved

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awed

adjective

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awe

noun

verb (used with object), awed, aw·ing.

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awe

noun

verb

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