VOOZH about

URL: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awed

⇱ AWED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    • To save this word, you'll need to log in.
: showing awe
awed respect

Synonyms of awed

Examples of awed in a Sentence

gave the nationally known golfer an awed look
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Castro, who spent the day with Mejia and often translated for her, described Mejia as awed and giddy throughout the day. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Emiliano Tahui GΓ³mez, 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. β€”πŸ‘ Image
CondΓ© Nast, CondΓ© Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Alex has always been a bit awed by Tess, a former Olympic volleyball star turned stay-at-home mom who shut down emotionally after her retirement. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025 Rachel Fabre, who coaches the Shine, said she is awed at the players' perseverance. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Karen Hua, CBS News, 6 Dec. 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

Rhymes for awed

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

β€œAwed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awed. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on awed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced searchβ€”ad free!

Merriam-Webster unabridged

More from Merriam-Webster