overawe

[US]/ˌəʊvərˈɔː/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈɔː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. intimidate, awe
Word Forms
Past Tenseoverawed
Past Participleoverawed
Third Person Singularoverawes
Present Participleoverawing

Example Sentences

the eleven-year-old was overawed by the atmosphere.

The entire metropolitan center possessed a high and mighty air calculated to overawe and abash the common applicant.

The scorers in that victory against Mark Hughes' side - Papa Bouba Diop and captain Luis Boa Morte are two players who won't be overawed by the clash with Chelsea.

The majestic mountain range overawed me with its beauty.

Her powerful presence overawed everyone in the room.

The general's reputation for bravery overawed his enemies.

The grandeur of the palace overawed visitors from all over the world.

The teacher's knowledge and experience overawed the students.

The sheer size of the stadium overawed the spectators.

The leader's charisma overawed his followers.

The intricate details of the artwork overawed art enthusiasts.

The singer's powerful voice overawed the audience.

The politician's strong rhetoric overawed his opponents.

Real-world Examples

I've always admired the way Mrs Levinson is never overawed by the set-up at Downton.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 3

My presence must have overawed him at first.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Four)

I was touched by his gentle tone, and overawed by his high, calm mien.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

" Don't fret so, father, " said Mrs. Poyser, who had spoken very little, being almost overawed by her husband's unusual hardness and decision.

Source: Adam Bede (Volume Four)

She pressed her hands hard against her face and burst into passionate little sobs, and Ermengarde, hearing this unusual thing, was overawed by it.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

Tibeats, in a few minutes, evidently in fear, and overawed by the decided tone of Chapin, sneaked off like a coward, as he was, and mounting his horse, followed his companions.

Source: Twelve Years a Slave

But in spite of their revolt, the title of second-hand influenced them, and Denise with her promotion assumed a certain air of authority which astonished and overawed even the most hostile spirits.

Source: Women's Paradise (Middle)

I was overawed by the grand mahogany table, the heavy silver cutlery and the crystal glasses, out of place in my uniform. Mr. Gopnik was largely silent and disappeared twice to take calls from his office.

Source: Still Me (Me Before You #3)

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