AWED Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈȯd

Definition of awed

as in amazed

filled with amazement or wonder gave the nationally known golfer an awed look

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verb

past tense of awe

as in astounded

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Given the dramatic manner in which the hulking piers marched down the center of the institution’s narrow corridor, flanked by the photographer’s three-inch-square Polaroids, hung as if in awed supplication, the effect verged on hyperbole, the gnomic ceding to the grandiose. — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026 Castro, who spent the day with Mejia and often translated for her, described Mejia as awed and giddy throughout the day. — Emiliano Tahui Gómez, 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. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for awed

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Experts are amazed to see such progress in the humanoid robot industry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
When ChatGPT came out in 2022, a lot of people were amazed at how human-like the bot was.

— Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of amazed

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Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks in the world for families, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.

— Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026

Definition of astounded

Adjective

Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

Definition of astonished

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Perhaps most viscerally, given the ever-present specter of nuclear annihilation during the Cold War, Capps was appalled by Falwell’s apocalyptic rhetoric and cavalier posture toward global destruction.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
Plenty of adults were appalled, but punk had a powerful influence on fashion, filmmaking and graphic design as well as rock music – well beyond punk itself.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

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