Definition of awednext

awed

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verb

past tense of awe

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Recent Examples of awed
Adjective
Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026 Castro, who spent the day with Mejia and often translated for her, described Mejia as awed and giddy throughout the day. Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Hereafter is ultimately too touchy-feely for its own good — too awed by its modest musings on the mystery of being alive — and the film suggests Damon isn’t so great at playing characters with a mystical bent. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awed
Adjective
  • Still, even the skeptics remained amazed by the film’s sheer size.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • Ultimately, however, what matters most is a willingness to be surprised, to be amazed, and to embrace the unexpected.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks in the world for families, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.
    Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
  • The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • He was appalled by the slaughter, but, more than that, by the complacency of his neighbors, their willingness to ignore the bloody work being done under their noses.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Many subjects were appalled by his treatment of his closest family.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • So don't be surprised if Gannon sends Cooper after quarterbacks more than former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley did.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • In a Mourinho team, do not be surprised to see this particular muscle being flexed.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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“Awed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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