Definition of awednext

awed

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verb

past tense of awe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of awed
Adjective
Simmons, who would miss the induction ceremony due to an undisclosed family emergency (the band’s representative affirmed all is well), was also equal parts honored and awed. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Given the dramatic manner in which the hulking piers marched down the center of the institution’s narrow corridor, flanked by the photographer’s three-inch-square Polaroids, hung as if in awed supplication, the effect verged on hyperbole, the gnomic ceding to the grandiose. — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for awed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awed
Adjective
  • For now, that gives New Yorkers one more reason to stop, look up, and be amazed.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Historian George is still amazed at the resilience of the neighborhood.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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
  • Once inside the industry, Roper was appalled by how airlines set prices.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Even if the company still had footage of what had happened, she was appalled by the idea of anyone watching it.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • As a highly knowledgeable observer of hip-hop trends, Bun B hasn’t been surprised to see the way that Drake’s career has bounced back from the negative headlines of 2024 and 2025.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While working on these series, Childs and Palek were surprised to learn how often people lie.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Awed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awed. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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