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

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As the world waits with bated breath for official photographs from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding—specifically of Swift’s custom Dior wedding dress—Jason Kelce is amazed that no photos have leaked from the big day.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Every guest who reaches the temple's 17th-century wooden stage is amazed by the view over the grounds and the city beyond.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 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

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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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Perverse incentives For their part, wildfire experts say that they are appalled by the mere existence of prediction markets that allow for trading on these disasters.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
He was appalled by the slaughter, but, more than that, by the complacency of his neighbors, their willingness to ignore the bloody work being done under their noses.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of appalled

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The order’s singling out of ibogaine, the only psychedelic mentioned by name, surprised analysts, given how much less research exists on it than on psilocybin or MDMA.

— Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Is there anything that people would be surprised to know about you?

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

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