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overawed
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɔːd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɔd/
Translations
UK
/ˌəʊ.vərˈɔːd/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑd/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “overawe”; denotes a state of being impressed or intimidated by awe.
The protesters looked overawed by the heavy police presence.
Протестующие выглядели подавленными из-за внушительного присутствия полиции.
The students were overawed by the presence of the famous scientist at their school.
Студенты были устрашены присутствием знаменитого учёного в их школе.
overawed
Past Simple
overawed
Past Simple
overawed
Past Participle
overawing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɔ/
The grandeur of the cathedral seemed to overawe the visitors.
Величие собора, казалось, внушало благоговейный страх посетителям.
The teacher's stern demeanor tended to overawe the students.
Суровый вид учителя, как правило, подавлял учеников.
overawed
Participial adjective meaning 'filled with awe or fear; intimidated'
Definitions
The students were overawed by the presence of the famous scientist at their school.
The protesters looked overawed by the heavy police presence.
The imposing presence of the general overawed the new recruits into silence.
The overawed spectators watched the stunt in complete silence.