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- [awd]
- /ɔd/
- /ɔː/
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- [awd]
- /ɔd/
Definitions of awed word
- adjective awed wondering and respectful 3
- adjective awed filled with or expressing awe. 1
- noun awed an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like: in awe of God; in awe of great political figures. 1
- noun awed Archaic. power to inspire fear or reverence. 1
- noun awed Obsolete. fear or dread. 1
- verb with object awed to inspire with awe. 1
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Origin of awed
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; awe + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Awed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
awed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
awed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for awed
adjective awed
- awestruck — If someone is awestruck, they are very impressed and amazed by something.
- awe-struck — filled with awe
- taken aback — toward the back.
- wondering — expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.
Antonyms for awed
verb awed
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- bored — If you are bored, you feel tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do.
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
- delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
noun awed
- disregarded — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- disrespected — lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
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