ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Awe-inspiring

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɔː ɪnˌspaɪɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Awe-inspiring is an adjective meaning Inspiring awe; awesome.

Meaning

Inspiring awe; awesome.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of awe-inspire

Example Sentences

The Taj Mahal is an awe-inspiring sight.
There is nothing so terrifying or so awe-inspiring as the unknown. The more mysterious the phenomenon, the more feared on the one hand, or the more respected on the other. This truism survives even in these modern ultra-sophisticated days.
Across the far end of the cavern, with a grinding and crashing noise - a noise so dreadful and awe-inspiring that we all trembled, and Job actually sank to his knees - there flamed out an awful cloud or pillar of fire, like a rainbow many-coloured, and like the lightning bright.
All goods vehicles are fitted with the Westinghouse brake, with the exception of those on the isolated railway serving Nelson. However, as some compensation for this deficiency, the four 2-6-4 tanks on this section are fitted with steam smokebox-ash blowers, which are unique, useful, and awe-inspiring pieces of apparatus.

Synonyms for awe-inspiring

Depending on context, synonyms include dreadful, impressive, awesome, amazing, awing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include awesome, amazing, impressive, awing, stunning, mighty.

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