We were awed into silence when we heard the story.
Source: tatoeba (247317)
Awed
/ɔːd/
Synonyms for "awed" (71 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Strong matches (21)
Related words (35)
Adjective(4 words)
intimidatedmesmerizedopen eyedopenmouthedoverwhelmedpallidparalyzedpetrifiedpopeyedpuzzledreverentscared stiffsolemnspellboundstaggeredstaringstunnedstupefiedsurprisedterrified
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Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adoring, agape, aghast, agog, amaze.
- Sentence evidence is available for awed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "awed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "awed"
Keep "awed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "awed" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "awed", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "awed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
11 entriesawe in scienceawe of natureawe of the crowdawe-inducing evidenceawed by natureawed crowdbe awed bydeeply awedfeel awed byprofoundly awedsense of awe
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
2 entriesTranslations
3 translations across 2 languages.
Esperanto
1 entries- admiranta adj (having awe)
Polish
2 entries- oniemiały adj (having awe)
- pod wrażeniem adj (having awe)
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The man awed the girl with his magic tricks.
Source: tatoeba (276904)
Awed by the vision and the voice divine / ('twas no mere dream; their very looks I knew, / I saw the fillets round their temples twine, / and clammy sweat did all my limbs bedew) / forthwith, upstarting, from the couch I flew, / and hands and voice together raised in prayer, / and wine unmixt upon the altars threw. / This done, to old Anchises I repair, / pleased with the rites fulfilled, and all the tale declare.
Source: tatoeba (7006033)
This said, / I ceased, and Helenus with slaughtered kine / implores the god, and from his sacred head / unbinds the wreath, and leads me to the shrine, / awed by Apollo's power, and chants the doom divine:
Source: tatoeba (7074295)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "awed"?
Closest matches include adoring, agape, aghast, agog, amaze.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "awed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.