awed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Filled with or showing awe: Describes a state of being overwhelmed by a profound feeling of reverence, respect, wonder, and often fear or dread in the presence of something grand, powerful, or sublime.
Usage
The adjective "awed" describes a person's emotional state or reaction. It is typically used before a noun (attributively) or after a linking verb like "was," "felt," or "stood" (predicatively). It conveys a deep, often solemn, emotional response.
Examples
- Attributive (before a noun):
- The awed crowd watched the rocket launch in complete silence.
- She spoke in an awed whisper about her experience.
- Predicative (after a linking verb):
- We were utterly awed by the majesty of the mountains.
- He stood, awed, before the ancient temple.
Advanced Usage
- "awed by": This is the most common construction, used to specify the object or cause of the awe.
- The students were awed by the professor's vast knowledge.
- "awed into silence": Describes being so overwhelmed with awe that one becomes silent.
- The beauty of the symphony awed the audience into silence.
Variants and Related Words
- Awe (noun/verb): The feeling itself, or the act of inspiring it.
- Noun: They gazed in awe at the painting.
- Verb: The grandeur of the cathedral awes every visitor.
- Awestruck (adjective): Very similar to "awed," emphasizing being struck or overcome by awe.
- The awestruck children stared at the fireworks.
- Awesome (adjective): Originally meant "inspiring awe," though modern usage often means "extremely good."
- The awesome power of the storm was terrifying. (Original meaning)
- Awe-inspiring (adjective): Directly causing awe.
- The view from the summit was awe-inspiring.
Synonyms
- Reverent: Showing deep respect, often in a religious context.
- Wonderstruck: Filled with wonder, but with less emphasis on fear or dread.
- Overawed: Impressed so much as to be subdued or silenced.
Antonyms
- Unimpressed: Not feeling admiration or respect.
- Blasé: Unimpressed or indifferent to things because one has experienced them before.
- Disdainful: Showing contempt or lack of respect.
Adjective
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having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
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stood in awed silence before the shrine
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in grim despair and awestruck wonder
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inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
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awed by the silence
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awful worshippers with bowed heads
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