overawed
|o-ver-awed|
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/ˌoʊvərˈɔːd/
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/ˌəʊvərˈɔːd/
(overawe)
impress deeply
Etymology
'overawe' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'awe', where 'awe' meant 'fear or reverence'.
'awe' transformed into the modern English word 'overawe' by adding the prefix 'over-', indicating an excessive degree of awe.
Initially, it meant 'to inspire fear or reverence', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to impress someone so much that they become silent or inhibited'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to impress someone so much that they become silent or inhibited.
The grandeur of the palace overawed the visitors.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'overawe'.
She was overawed by the celebrity's presence.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40