What does AWING mean?

Word: awing

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Causing someone to feel awe or amazement.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈwɪŋ/; UK: /əˈwɪŋ/

Origin and Usage: The word awing is the present participle form of the verb awe. The word awe comes from the Old Norse word agi, meaning fright. The word awing is used to describe something that is causing someone to feel awe or amazement. It has been in use since the 16th century.

Synonyms: Amazing, astonishing, breathtaking, impressive, stunning, wondrous.

Related Words: Aweel, awned, awols, awash, aways.

Example Sentences:

• The beauty of the sunset was awing.
• The acrobats performance was awing.
• The towering mountain range was awing to behold.