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The children were awed by the giant dinosaur skeleton in the museum.

Definition
  1. 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.
awed

The children were awed by the giant dinosaur skeleton in the museum.

Adjective
  1. having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
    • stood in awed silence before the shrine
    • in grim despair and awestruck wonder
  2. inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
    • awed by the silence
    • awful worshippers with bowed heads

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