awe-inspiring Meaning of "awe-inspiring"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. That outcome depends on London delivering a successful Olympics on time, on budget, thrilling, even awe-inspiring.
  2. HALO 2 A fast-paced, seamless sci-fi action adventure set in awe-inspiring alien landscapesHalo 2 just became the best reason to own an Xbox.
  3. It was a fast-paced, seamless sci-fi action adventure set in awe-inspiring alien landscapes.

Quotes

  1. "The thing that stands out from our end is how proud we are of Ryan. It's been really awe-inspiring. We knew we were getting a great kid from a great family. We knew we were getting someone who could handle adversity, but the kind of adversity we...
    on Jun 23, 2010 By: Theo Epstein Source: The Associated Press

  2. "Standing next to Shaq," Bush said, "is an awe-inspiring experience."
    on Feb 27, 2007 By: President Bush Source: Forbes

  3. "Nowadays, the equipment works well enough that we do have time to look up at the eclipse," said Jay Pasachoff, a professor at Williams College who travelled to Novosibirsk, Russia for his 47th eclipse. "It's very dramatic and awe-inspiring...
    on Jul 31, 2008 By: Jay Pasachoff Source: Reuters UK

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