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Meaning of 'awed' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Awed [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Awe

Meaning of 'awed' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . awed [ a]
Meaning (1):
- having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
Example in sentence:
  • in grim despair and awestruck wonder;
  • stood in awed silence before the shrine
2 . awed [ s]
Meaning (2):
- inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
Example in sentence:
  • awed by the silence;
  • awful worshippers with bowed heads

Nearby Words:

awe awe-stricken awe-struck awearied aweary aweather aweigh aweless awesome awesomeness

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