Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overawe
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈɔː/
Definition
To impress or restrain someone with a feeling of deep respect or amazement.
Examples
- The breathtaking view of the mountains overawed the tourists.
- She was overawed by the grandeur of the architecture in the ancient city.
- The performance left the audience overawed and speechless.
Meaning
The term ‘overawe’ refers to the act of instilling awe, reverence, or fear in someone, typically through grandeur or superiority. It often implies overwhelming someone by the magnitude or majesty of something.
Synonyms
- impress
- astonish
- stun
- awestruck
- enthrall
