Synonyms of awednext
: showing awe
awed respect

Examples of awed in a Sentence

gave the nationally known golfer an awed look
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From decades old stalwarts that awed generations of diners to relative newcomers that arrived boasting critical acclaim, here are a few of the closures that hit hardest in 2025. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025 The Aggies lauded Kentucky as a great team and were still laughing in disbelief after the match, awed by their own accomplishments. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025 Rachel Fabre, who coaches the Shine, said she is awed at the players' perseverance. Karen Hua, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025 The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for awed

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of awed was in 1591

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“Awed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awed. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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