ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Awing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈwɪŋ/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Awing is an adverb meaning On the wing; flying; fluttering.

Meaning

On the wing; flying; fluttering.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of awe

Example Sentences

Close upon the window-glass pressed our eager faces— Hearts and torches all aflare, frame on frame of laces, Wreathing roses all abloom, Cupids all awing, Valentines—and valentines! swung along the string,

Synonyms for awing

Depending on context, synonyms include impressive, awesome, amazing, awe-inspiring.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include awe-inspiring, awesome, amazing, impressive, fletched, swanlike.

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