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overawing
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɔːɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɔɪŋ/
Translations
overawing
Gerund
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.
overawing
Participial adjective meaning 'intimidating; inspiring awe'
Definitions
The imposing presence of the general overawed the new recruits into silence.
The overawing display of fireworks lit up the night sky.