AWE-INSPIRING


Meaning of AWE-INSPIRING in English

ˈawe-inˌspiring BrE AmE adjective

extremely impressive in a way that makes you feel great respect:

a truly awe-inspiring achievement

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THESAURUS

▪ impressive used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc:

The cathedral is very impressive.

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The drug has shown some impressive results.

▪ dazzling extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful:

a dazzling performance

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a dazzling smile

▪ breathtaking extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something:

The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking.

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The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.

▪ spectacular very impressive and exciting to look at or watch:

a spectacular fireworks display

▪ awe-inspiring so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened:

Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring.

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The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.

▪ majestic [usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful:

the majestic mountain scenery

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a majestic animal

▪ imposing [usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive:

the imposing entrance hall

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The bishop was an imposing figure.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.