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Aweing: meaning, definitions and examples

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aweing

 

[ ɔː ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

inspiring feelings

To awe someone is to fill them with wonder, admiration, or reverence, often in response to something grand, powerful, or sublime. The experience of awe often leads to a heightened emotional state, where one feels small in the presence of something much larger than themselves.

Synonyms

amaze, astonish, impress, inspire

Examples of usage

  • The breathtaking view awed the hikers.
  • Her performance on stage was aweing for the audience.
  • The magnificent architecture of the cathedral awed him.
  • The sight of the vast ocean awed the children.
  • The scientist's discovery awed many in the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "aweing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impressionante

🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय

🇩🇪 erstaunlich

🇮🇩 mengagumkan

🇺🇦 вражаючий

🇵🇱 zdumiewający

🇯🇵 驚くべき

🇫🇷 étonnant

🇪🇸 asombroso

🇹🇷 hayret verici

🇰🇷 경이로운

🇸🇦 مذهل

🇨🇿 ohromující

🇸🇰 ohromujúci

🇨🇳 令人惊叹

🇸🇮 osupljiv

🇮🇸 dýrðlegur

🇰🇿 тамаша

🇬🇪 საოცარი

🇦🇿 heyrətamiz

🇲🇽 asombroso

Word origin

The word 'awe' can be traced back to the Old English word 'ege,' which means 'fear' or 'terror.' It originally had a more negative connotation, referring to the fear of the divine or the supernatural. Over time, its meaning evolved, particularly during the Middle English period, where it began to encompass a sense of respect and admiration alongside fear. The modern usage of 'awe' today tends to emphasize feelings of wonder and reverence in the face of something vast or magnificent, such as nature, art, or extraordinary achievements. The verb form 'aweing' is a more contemporary blend, highlighting the action of inspiring this profound emotion in others. As society has changed, so too has the connotation of awe, shifting from fear to inspiration and respect.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,389, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.