Underawing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Underawing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of underawe.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of underawe.
More Meanings
- Failing to inspire the expected level of awe.
Example Sentences
The fragmentation and chaos (in a negative characterization) of medieval Europe, divided as it was into too many kingdoms under the overarching (if underawing) Holy Roman Empire, with the pope meddling as well, are most often cited as an explanation of the need for sovereign states.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underinspired, aweless, underimagined, anticlimactic, wowless, unimpressive.
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